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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.42, 1,077.51 and 703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.42, 1,077.51 and 703.22 is: 1,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.42 : 1,077.51 = 703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.42/1,077.51 = 703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.42x = 1,077.51 × 703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.42x = 757,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,726.58/719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.25

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