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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.11, 1,077.03 and 429.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.11, 1,077.03 and 429.94 is: 643.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.11 : 1,077.03 = 429.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.11/1,077.03 = 429.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.11x = 1,077.03 × 429.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.11x = 463,058.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,058.28/719.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.93

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