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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.12, 1,077.98 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.12, 1,077.98 and 444.38 is: 666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.12 : 1,077.98 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.12/1,077.98 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.12x = 1,077.98 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.12x = 479,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,025.14/719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.13

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