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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.31, 1,077.97 and 543.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.31, 1,077.97 and 543.46 is: 814.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.31 : 1,077.97 = 543.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.31/1,077.97 = 543.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.31x = 1,077.97 × 543.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.31x = 585,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,839.31/719.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.45

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