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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.37, 1,077.44 and 503.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.37, 1,077.44 and 503.91 is: 754.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.37 : 1,077.44 = 503.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.37/1,077.44 = 503.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.37x = 1,077.44 × 503.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.37x = 542,930.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,930.27/719.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.73

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