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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 1,077.84 and 655.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 1,077.84 and 655.92 is: 982.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 1,077.84 = 655.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/1,077.84 = 655.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 1,077.84 × 655.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 706,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,976.81/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.90

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