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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.08, 1,076.18 and 430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.08, 1,076.18 and 430.72 is: 644.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.08 : 1,076.18 = 430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.08/1,076.18 = 430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.08x = 1,076.18 × 430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.08x = 463,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,532.25/719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.62

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