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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.95, 1,080.90 and 412.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.95, 1,080.90 and 412.94 is: 619.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.95 : 1,080.90 = 412.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.95/1,080.90 = 412.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.95x = 1,080.90 × 412.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.95x = 446,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,349.55/720.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.12

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