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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.35, 1,078.38 and 610.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.35, 1,078.38 and 610.36 is: 914.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.35 : 1,078.38 = 610.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.35/1,078.38 = 610.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.35x = 1,078.38 × 610.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.35x = 658,197.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,197.32/719.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.99

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