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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.56, 1,077.42 and 575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.56, 1,077.42 and 575.56 is: 861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.56 : 1,077.42 = 575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.56/1,077.42 = 575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.56x = 1,077.42 × 575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.56x = 620,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,119.86/719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.80

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