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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.52, 1,077.12 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.52, 1,077.12 and 431.52 is: 645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.52 : 1,077.12 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.52/1,077.12 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.52x = 1,077.12 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.52x = 464,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,798.82/719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.98

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