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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.35, 1,079.22 and 524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.35, 1,079.22 and 524.54 is: 786.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.35 : 1,079.22 = 524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.35/1,079.22 = 524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.35x = 1,079.22 × 524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.35x = 566,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,094.06/719.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.96

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