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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.55, 1,080.27 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.55, 1,080.27 and 566.46 is: 850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.55 : 1,080.27 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.55/1,080.27 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.55x = 1,080.27 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.55x = 611,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,929.74/719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.43

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