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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.54, 1,079.73 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.54, 1,079.73 and 463.50 is: 694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.54 : 1,079.73 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.54/1,079.73 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.54x = 1,079.73 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.54x = 500,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,454.86/720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.56

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