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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.54, 1,079.93 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.54, 1,079.93 and 373.68 is: 560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.54 : 1,079.93 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.54/1,079.93 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.54x = 1,079.93 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.54x = 403,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,552.21/720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.07

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