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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.84, 1,080.04 and 447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.84, 1,080.04 and 447.08 is: 669.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.84 : 1,080.04 = 447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.84/1,080.04 = 447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.84x = 1,080.04 × 447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.84x = 482,864.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,864.28/720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.86

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