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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.35, 1,071.02 and 715.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.35, 1,071.02 and 715.30 is: 1,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.35 : 1,071.02 = 715.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.35/1,071.02 = 715.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.35x = 1,071.02 × 715.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.35x = 766,100.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,100.61/719.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.99

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