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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.76, 1,080.56 and 663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.76, 1,080.56 and 663.10 is: 994.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.76 : 1,080.56 = 663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.76/1,080.56 = 663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.76x = 1,080.56 × 663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.76x = 716,519.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,519.34/720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.11

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