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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.90, 1,081.62 and 644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.90, 1,081.62 and 644.36 is: 966.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.90 : 1,081.62 = 644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.90/1,081.62 = 644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.90x = 1,081.62 × 644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.90x = 696,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,947.26/720.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.77

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