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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.42, 1,079.52 and 476.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.42, 1,079.52 and 476.06 is: 714.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.42 : 1,079.52 = 476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.42/1,079.52 = 476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.42x = 1,079.52 × 476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.42x = 513,916.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,916.29/719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.35

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