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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.14, 1,077.54 and 394.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.14, 1,077.54 and 394.78 is: 591.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.14 : 1,077.54 = 394.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.14/1,077.54 = 394.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.14x = 1,077.54 × 394.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.14x = 425,391.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,391.24/719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.53

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