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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.57, 1,079.34 and 487.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.57, 1,079.34 and 487.88 is: 731.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.57 : 1,079.34 = 487.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.57/1,079.34 = 487.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.57x = 1,079.34 × 487.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.57x = 526,591.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,591.00/719.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.82

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