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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.78, 1,080.15 and 412.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.78, 1,080.15 and 412.17 is: 617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.78 : 1,080.15 = 412.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.78/1,080.15 = 412.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.78x = 1,080.15 × 412.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.78x = 445,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,205.43/720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.67

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