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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.08, 1,077.60 and 556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.08, 1,077.60 and 556 is: 833.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.08 : 1,077.60 = 556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.08/1,077.60 = 556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.08x = 1,077.60 × 556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.08x = 599,145.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,145.60/719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.21

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