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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.61, 1,079.04 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.61, 1,079.04 and 373.13 is: 559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.61 : 1,079.04 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.61/1,079.04 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.61x = 1,079.04 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.61x = 402,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,622.20/719.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.50

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