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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.42, 1,079.49 and 546.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.42, 1,079.49 and 546.03 is: 819.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.42 : 1,079.49 = 546.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.42/1,079.49 = 546.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.42x = 1,079.49 × 546.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.42x = 589,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,433.92/719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.32

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