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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.36, 1,077.32 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.36, 1,077.32 and 393.92 is: 589.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.36 : 1,077.32 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.36/1,077.32 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.36x = 1,077.32 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.36x = 424,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,377.89/719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.94

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