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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.51, 1,081.87 and 662.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.51, 1,081.87 and 662.42 is: 996.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.51 : 1,081.87 = 662.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.51/1,081.87 = 662.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.51x = 1,081.87 × 662.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.51x = 716,645.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,645.26/719.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.03

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