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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.11, 1,077.04 and 589.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.11, 1,077.04 and 589.51 is: 882.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.11 : 1,077.04 = 589.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.11/1,077.04 = 589.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.11x = 1,077.04 × 589.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.11x = 634,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,925.85/719.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.93

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