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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 1,078.92 and 590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 1,078.92 and 590.76 is: 886.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 1,078.92 = 590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/1,078.92 = 590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 1,078.92 × 590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 637,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,382.78/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.14

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