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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.04, 1,076.73 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.04, 1,076.73 and 475.20 is: 711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.04 : 1,076.73 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.04/1,076.73 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.04x = 1,076.73 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.04x = 511,662.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,662.10/719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.59

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