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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.42, 1,078.04 and 475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.42, 1,078.04 and 475.07 is: 711.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.42 : 1,078.04 = 475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.42/1,078.04 = 475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.42x = 1,078.04 × 475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.42x = 512,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,140.26/719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.88

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