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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.78, 1,081.37 and 604.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.78, 1,081.37 and 604.95 is: 907.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.78 : 1,081.37 = 604.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.78/1,081.37 = 604.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.78x = 1,081.37 × 604.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.78x = 654,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,174.78/720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.59

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