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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.56, 1,078.92 and 576.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.56, 1,078.92 and 576.56 is: 863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.56 : 1,078.92 = 576.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.56/1,078.92 = 576.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.56x = 1,078.92 × 576.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.56x = 622,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,062.12/720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.30

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