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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.63, 1,080.95 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.63, 1,080.95 and 395.82 is: 593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.63 : 1,080.95 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.63/1,080.95 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.63x = 1,080.95 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.63x = 427,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,859.65/720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.73

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