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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.51, 1,077.43 and 475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.51, 1,077.43 and 475.30 is: 711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.51 : 1,077.43 = 475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.51/1,077.43 = 475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.51x = 1,077.43 × 475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.51x = 512,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,102.48/719.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.74

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