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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.56, 1,076.82 and 536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.56, 1,076.82 and 536.50 is: 802.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.56 : 1,076.82 = 536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.56/1,076.82 = 536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.56x = 1,076.82 × 536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.56x = 577,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,713.93/719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.87

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