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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.79, 1,080.44 and 661.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.79, 1,080.44 and 661.22 is: 989.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.79 : 1,080.44 = 661.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.79/1,080.44 = 661.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.79x = 1,080.44 × 661.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.79x = 714,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,399.83/721.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.77

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