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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.62, 1,080.73 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.62, 1,080.73 and 373.19 is: 560.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.62 : 1,080.73 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.62/1,080.73 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.62x = 1,080.73 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.62x = 403,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,316.67/719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.46

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