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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.66, 1,080.03 and 527.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.66, 1,080.03 and 527.78 is: 792.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.66 : 1,080.03 = 527.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.66/1,080.03 = 527.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.66x = 1,080.03 × 527.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.66x = 570,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,018.23/719.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.07

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