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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.24, 1,080.23 and 447.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.24, 1,080.23 and 447.23 is: 671.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.24 : 1,080.23 = 447.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.24/1,080.23 = 447.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.24x = 1,080.23 × 447.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.24x = 483,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,111.26/719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.70

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