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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.19, 1,077.42 and 604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.19, 1,077.42 and 604.35 is: 905.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.19 : 1,077.42 = 604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.19/1,077.42 = 604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.19x = 1,077.42 × 604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.19x = 651,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,138.78/719.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.38

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