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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.65, 1,081.35 and 460.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.65, 1,081.35 and 460.79 is: 691.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.65 : 1,081.35 = 460.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.65/1,081.35 = 460.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.65x = 1,081.35 × 460.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.65x = 498,273.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,273.91/720.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.43

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