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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.04, 1,076.85 and 499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.04, 1,076.85 and 499.88 is: 748.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.04 : 1,076.85 = 499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.04/1,076.85 = 499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.04x = 1,076.85 × 499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.04x = 538,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,295.78/719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.63

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