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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 1,079.28 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 1,079.28 and 527.28 is: 791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 1,079.28 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/1,079.28 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 1,079.28 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 569,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,082.76/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.32

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