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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.56, 1,078.02 and 604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.56, 1,078.02 and 604.72 is: 905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.56 : 1,078.02 = 604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.56/1,078.02 = 604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.56x = 1,078.02 × 604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.56x = 651,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,900.25/719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.97

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