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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.32, 1,078 and 592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.32, 1,078 and 592.60 is: 888.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.32 : 1,078 = 592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.32/1,078 = 592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.32x = 1,078 × 592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.32x = 638,822.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,822.80/719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.09

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