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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.49, 1,077.41 and 596.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.49, 1,077.41 and 596.48 is: 893.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.49 : 1,077.41 = 596.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.49/1,077.41 = 596.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.49x = 1,077.41 × 596.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.49x = 642,649.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,649.62/719.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.20

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