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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.05, 1,078.80 and 565.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.05, 1,078.80 and 565.05 is: 847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.05 : 1,078.80 = 565.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.05/1,078.80 = 565.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.05x = 1,078.80 × 565.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.05x = 609,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,575.94/719.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.75

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