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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.55, 1,404.42 and 720.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.55, 1,404.42 and 720.28 is: 1,080.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.55 : 1,404.42 = 720.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.55/1,404.42 = 720.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.55x = 1,404.42 × 720.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.55x = 1,011,575.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,575.64/936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.11

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