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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.22, 1,079.60 and 460.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.22, 1,079.60 and 460.35 is: 689.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.22 : 1,079.60 = 460.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.22/1,079.60 = 460.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.22x = 1,079.60 × 460.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.22x = 496,991.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,991.56/721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.10

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