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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.75, 1,078.98 and 395.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.75, 1,078.98 and 395.13 is: 591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.75 : 1,078.98 = 395.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.75/1,078.98 = 395.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.75x = 1,078.98 × 395.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.75x = 426,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,337.37/720.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.52

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