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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 1,080.28 and 575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 1,080.28 and 575.92 is: 864.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 1,080.28 = 575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/1,080.28 = 575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 1,080.28 × 575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 622,154.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,154.86/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.97

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