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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.04, 1,079.38 and 557.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.04, 1,079.38 and 557.58 is: 837.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.04 : 1,079.38 = 557.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.04/1,079.38 = 557.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.04x = 1,079.38 × 557.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.04x = 601,840.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,840.70/719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.01

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