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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.10, 1,072.96 and 702.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.10, 1,072.96 and 702.50 is: 1,048.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.10 : 1,072.96 = 702.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.10/1,072.96 = 702.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.10x = 1,072.96 × 702.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.10x = 753,747.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,747.28/719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.18

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