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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.90, 1,081.22 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.90, 1,081.22 and 432 is: 647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.90 : 1,081.22 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.90/1,081.22 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.90x = 1,081.22 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.90x = 467,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,084.88/720.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.92

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