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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.55, 1,081.77 and 567.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.55, 1,081.77 and 567.46 is: 851.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.55 : 1,081.77 = 567.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.55/1,081.77 = 567.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.55x = 1,081.77 × 567.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.55x = 613,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,861.20/720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.93

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