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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.64, 1,080.68 and 713.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.64, 1,080.68 and 713.97 is: 1,072.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.64 : 1,080.68 = 713.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.64/1,080.68 = 713.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.64x = 1,080.68 × 713.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.64x = 771,569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,569.53/719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.16

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