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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.10, 1,075.91 and 394.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.10, 1,075.91 and 394.70 is: 590.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.10 : 1,075.91 = 394.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.10/1,075.91 = 394.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.10x = 1,075.91 × 394.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.10x = 424,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,654.32/719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.54

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