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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.59, 1,080.19 and 459.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.59, 1,080.19 and 459.85 is: 689.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.59 : 1,080.19 = 459.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.59/1,080.19 = 459.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.59x = 1,080.19 × 459.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.59x = 496,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,728.07/720.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.34

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