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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.23, 1,076.68 and 650.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.23, 1,076.68 and 650.79 is: 974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.23 : 1,076.68 = 650.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.23/1,076.68 = 650.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.23x = 1,076.68 × 650.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.23x = 700,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,692.58/719.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.23

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