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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.65, 1,079.60 and 373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.65, 1,079.60 and 373.46 is: 559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.65 : 1,079.60 = 373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.65/1,079.60 = 373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.65x = 1,079.60 × 373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.65x = 403,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,187.42/720.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.48

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