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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.04, 1,079.91 and 702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.04, 1,079.91 and 702.66 is: 1,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.04 : 1,079.91 = 702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.04/1,079.91 = 702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.04x = 1,079.91 × 702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.04x = 758,809.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,809.56/719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.31

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