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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.06, 1,077.81 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.06, 1,077.81 and 372.30 is: 558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.06 : 1,077.81 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.06/1,077.81 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.06x = 1,077.81 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.06x = 401,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,268.66/719.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.05

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