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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.68, 1,080.06 and 287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.68, 1,080.06 and 287.14 is: 430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.68 : 1,080.06 = 287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.68/1,080.06 = 287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.68x = 1,080.06 × 287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.68x = 310,128.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,128.43/719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.93

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