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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.95, 1,081.42 and 577.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.95, 1,081.42 and 577.58 is: 866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.95 : 1,081.42 = 577.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.95/1,081.42 = 577.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.95x = 1,081.42 × 577.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.95x = 624,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,599.71/720.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.36

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