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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.10, 1,079.66 and 411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.10, 1,079.66 and 411.56 is: 617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.10 : 1,079.66 = 411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.10/1,079.66 = 411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.10x = 1,079.66 × 411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.10x = 444,344.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,344.87/719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.92

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