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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.56, 1,076.46 and 654.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.56, 1,076.46 and 654.76 is: 979.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.56 : 1,076.46 = 654.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.56/1,076.46 = 654.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.56x = 1,076.46 × 654.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.56x = 704,822.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,822.95/719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.52

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