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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.60, 1,077.36 and 545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.60, 1,077.36 and 545.72 is: 817.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.60 : 1,077.36 = 545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.60/1,077.36 = 545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.60x = 1,077.36 × 545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.60x = 587,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,936.90/719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.03

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