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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.84, 1,080.30 and 712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.84, 1,080.30 and 712.68 is: 1,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.84 : 1,080.30 = 712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.84/1,080.30 = 712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.84x = 1,080.30 × 712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.84x = 769,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,908.20/720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.07

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