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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.40, 1,079.10 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.40, 1,079.10 and 664.20 is: 996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.40 : 1,079.10 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.40/1,079.10 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.40x = 1,079.10 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.40x = 716,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,738.22/719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.30

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