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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.37, 1,077.08 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.37, 1,077.08 and 371.97 is: 556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.37 : 1,077.08 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.37/1,077.08 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.37x = 1,077.08 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.37x = 400,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,639.59/719.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.93

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