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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.42, 1,080.96 and 699.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.42, 1,080.96 and 699.34 is: 1,050.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.42 : 1,080.96 = 699.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.42/1,080.96 = 699.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.42x = 1,080.96 × 699.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.42x = 755,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,958.57/719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.79

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