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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.21, 1,078.19 and 610.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.21, 1,078.19 and 610.23 is: 914.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.21 : 1,078.19 = 610.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.21/1,078.19 = 610.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.21x = 1,078.19 × 610.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.21x = 657,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,943.88/719.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.81

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