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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.43, 1,080.14 and 707.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.43, 1,080.14 and 707.13 is: 1,061.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.43 : 1,080.14 = 707.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.43/1,080.14 = 707.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.43x = 1,080.14 × 707.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.43x = 763,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,795.86/719.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.67

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