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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 1,076.92 and 499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 1,076.92 and 499.52 is: 748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 1,076.92 = 499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/1,076.92 = 499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 1,076.92 × 499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 537,943.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,943.08/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.02

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