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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.02, 1,079.46 and 616.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.02, 1,079.46 and 616.96 is: 926.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.02 : 1,079.46 = 616.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.02/1,079.46 = 616.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.02x = 1,079.46 × 616.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.02x = 665,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,983.64/719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.24

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