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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.97, 1,080.44 and 412.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.97, 1,080.44 and 412.36 is: 617.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.97 : 1,080.44 = 412.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.97/1,080.44 = 412.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.97x = 1,080.44 × 412.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.97x = 445,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,530.24/720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.96

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