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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.60, 1,079.07 and 395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.60, 1,079.07 and 395.60 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.60 : 1,079.07 = 395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.60/1,079.07 = 395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.60x = 1,079.07 × 395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.60x = 426,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,874.70/720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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