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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.53, 1,077.17 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.53, 1,077.17 and 554.90 is: 830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.53 : 1,077.17 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.53/1,077.17 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.53x = 1,077.17 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.53x = 597,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,713.47/719.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.70

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