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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.48, 1,079.60 and 522.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.48, 1,079.60 and 522.13 is: 783.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.48 : 1,079.60 = 522.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.48/1,079.60 = 522.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.48x = 1,079.60 × 522.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.48x = 563,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,691.55/719.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.47

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