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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.95, 1,083.47 and 671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.95, 1,083.47 and 671.76 is: 1,009.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.95 : 1,083.47 = 671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.95/1,083.47 = 671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.95x = 1,083.47 × 671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.95x = 727,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,828.45/720.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.55

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