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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.36, 1,079.27 and 546.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.36, 1,079.27 and 546.86 is: 820.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.36 : 1,079.27 = 546.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.36/1,079.27 = 546.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.36x = 1,079.27 × 546.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.36x = 590,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,211.65/719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.46

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