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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.80, 1,081.40 and 477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.80, 1,081.40 and 477.80 is: 716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.80 : 1,081.40 = 477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.80/1,081.40 = 477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.80x = 1,081.40 × 477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.80x = 516,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,692.92/720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.83

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