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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.89, 1,080.42 and 515.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.89, 1,080.42 and 515.86 is: 773.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.89 : 1,080.42 = 515.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.89/1,080.42 = 515.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.89x = 1,080.42 × 515.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.89x = 557,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,345.46/720.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.14

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