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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.20, 1,076.37 and 597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.20, 1,076.37 and 597.70 is: 894.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.20 : 1,076.37 = 597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.20/1,076.37 = 597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.20x = 1,076.37 × 597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.20x = 643,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,346.35/719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.53

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