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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.78, 1,081.15 and 374.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.78, 1,081.15 and 374.00 is: 560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.78 : 1,081.15 = 374.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.78/1,081.15 = 374.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.78x = 1,081.15 × 374.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.78x = 404,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,343.76/720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.98

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