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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.20, 1,078.26 and 475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.20, 1,078.26 and 475.66 is: 713.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.20 : 1,078.26 = 475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.20/1,078.26 = 475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.20x = 1,078.26 × 475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.20x = 512,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,885.15/719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.13

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