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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.89, 1,079.45 and 660.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.89, 1,079.45 and 660.74 is: 989.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.89 : 1,079.45 = 660.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.89/1,079.45 = 660.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.89x = 1,079.45 × 660.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.89x = 713,227.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,227.09/720.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.38

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