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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.12, 1,077.60 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.12, 1,077.60 and 394.04 is: 590.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.12 : 1,077.60 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.12/1,077.60 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.12x = 1,077.60 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.12x = 424,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,617.50/719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.47

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