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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.64, 1,080.12 and 396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.64, 1,080.12 and 396.22 is: 593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.64 : 1,080.12 = 396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.64/1,080.12 = 396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.64x = 1,080.12 × 396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.64x = 427,965.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,965.15/720.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.87

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