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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.68, 1,079.10 and 488.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.68, 1,079.10 and 488.92 is: 733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.68 : 1,079.10 = 488.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.68/1,079.10 = 488.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.68x = 1,079.10 × 488.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.68x = 527,593.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,593.57/719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.09

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