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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.64, 1,080.92 and 708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.64, 1,080.92 and 708.48 is: 1,062.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.64 : 1,080.92 = 708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.64/1,080.92 = 708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.64x = 1,080.92 × 708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.64x = 765,810.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,810.20/720.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.68

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