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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.71, 1,081.13 and 433.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.71, 1,081.13 and 433.97 is: 650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.71 : 1,081.13 = 433.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.71/1,081.13 = 433.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.71x = 1,081.13 × 433.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.71x = 469,170.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,170.41/720.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.99

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