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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.20, 1,076.91 and 598.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.20, 1,076.91 and 598.06 is: 895.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.20 : 1,076.91 = 598.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.20/1,076.91 = 598.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.20x = 1,076.91 × 598.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.20x = 644,056.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,056.79/719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.52

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