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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.72, 1,081.12 and 683.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.72, 1,081.12 and 683.82 is: 1,025.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.72 : 1,081.12 = 683.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.72/1,081.12 = 683.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.72x = 1,081.12 × 683.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.72x = 739,289.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,289.93/720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.76

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