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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 1,077.52 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 1,077.52 and 394.80 is: 591.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 1,077.52 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/1,077.52 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 1,077.52 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 425,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,404.90/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.53

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