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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.84, 1,079.85 and 574.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.84, 1,079.85 and 574.86 is: 861.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.84 : 1,079.85 = 574.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.84/1,079.85 = 574.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.84x = 1,079.85 × 574.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.84x = 620,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,762.57/720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.17

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