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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.68, 1,077.47 and 547.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.68, 1,077.47 and 547.05 is: 819.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.68 : 1,077.47 = 547.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.68/1,077.47 = 547.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.68x = 1,077.47 × 547.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.68x = 589,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,427.23/719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.01

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