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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.80, 1,082.26 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.80, 1,082.26 and 446.06 is: 669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.80 : 1,082.26 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.80/1,082.26 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.80x = 1,082.26 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.80x = 482,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,752.90/720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.75

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