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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.18, 1,079.12 and 545.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.18, 1,079.12 and 545.78 is: 818.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.18 : 1,079.12 = 545.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.18/1,079.12 = 545.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.18x = 1,079.12 × 545.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.18x = 588,962.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,962.11/719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.94

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