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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.06, 1,078.92 and 536.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.06, 1,078.92 and 536.81 is: 805.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.06 : 1,078.92 = 536.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.06/1,078.92 = 536.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.06x = 1,078.92 × 536.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.06x = 579,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,175.72/719.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.46

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