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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.33, 1,076.56 and 430.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.33, 1,076.56 and 430.97 is: 644.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.33 : 1,076.56 = 430.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.33/1,076.56 = 430.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.33x = 1,076.56 × 430.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.33x = 463,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,958.60/719.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.99

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