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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.62, 1,079 and 412.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.62, 1,079 and 412.21 is: 617.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.62 : 1,079 = 412.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.62/1,079 = 412.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.62x = 1,079 × 412.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.62x = 444,774.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,774.59/720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.21

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