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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 1,072.92 and 615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 1,072.92 and 615.24 is: 917.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 1,072.92 = 615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/1,072.92 = 615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 1,072.92 × 615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 660,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,103.30/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.88

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