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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.64, 1,078.92 and 652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.64, 1,078.92 and 652.30 is: 976.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.64 : 1,078.92 = 652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.64/1,078.92 = 652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.64x = 1,078.92 × 652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.64x = 703,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,779.52/720.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.60

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