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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.03, 1,077.91 and 425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.03, 1,077.91 and 425.81 is: 638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.03 : 1,077.91 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.03/1,077.91 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.03x = 1,077.91 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.03x = 458,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,982.73/719.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.34

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