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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.90, 1,080.48 and 412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.90, 1,080.48 and 412.98 is: 618.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.90 : 1,080.48 = 412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.90/1,080.48 = 412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.90x = 1,080.48 × 412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.90x = 446,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,216.63/720.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.97

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