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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.78, 1,080.56 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.78, 1,080.56 and 412.80 is: 618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.78 : 1,080.56 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.78/1,080.56 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.78x = 1,080.56 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.78x = 446,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,055.17/720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.85

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