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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.92, 1,080.66 and 396.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.92, 1,080.66 and 396.51 is: 594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.92 : 1,080.66 = 396.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.92/1,080.66 = 396.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.92x = 1,080.66 × 396.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.92x = 428,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,492.50/720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.37

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