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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.52, 1,079.82 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.52, 1,079.82 and 536.44 is: 803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.52 : 1,079.82 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.52/1,079.82 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.52x = 1,079.82 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.52x = 579,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,258.64/720.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.95

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