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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.80, 1,081.20 and 663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.80, 1,081.20 and 663.20 is: 994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.80 : 1,081.20 = 663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.80/1,081.20 = 663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.80x = 1,081.20 × 663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.80x = 717,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,051.84/720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.80

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