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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.96, 1,079.25 and 395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.96, 1,079.25 and 395.34 is: 591.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.96 : 1,079.25 = 395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.96/1,079.25 = 395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.96x = 1,079.25 × 395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.96x = 426,670.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,670.70/720.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.81

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