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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.82, 1,081.15 and 446.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.82, 1,081.15 and 446.95 is: 670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.82 : 1,081.15 = 446.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.82/1,081.15 = 446.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.82x = 1,081.15 × 446.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.82x = 483,219.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,219.99/720.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.38

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