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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.73, 1,081.25 and 396.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.73, 1,081.25 and 396.03 is: 594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.73 : 1,081.25 = 396.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.73/1,081.25 = 396.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.73x = 1,081.25 × 396.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.73x = 428,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,207.44/720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.13

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