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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.35, 1,076.28 and 394.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.35, 1,076.28 and 394.95 is: 590.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.35 : 1,076.28 = 394.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.35/1,076.28 = 394.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.35x = 1,076.28 × 394.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.35x = 425,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,076.79/719.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.92

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