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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.63, 1,078.74 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.63, 1,078.74 and 395.01 is: 591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.63 : 1,078.74 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.63/1,078.74 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.63x = 1,078.74 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.63x = 426,113.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,113.09/720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.31

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