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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.66, 1,080.58 and 499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.66, 1,080.58 and 499.74 is: 750.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.66 : 1,080.58 = 499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.66/1,080.58 = 499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.66x = 1,080.58 × 499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.66x = 540,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,009.05/719.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.37

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