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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.72, 1,078.83 and 488.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.72, 1,078.83 and 488.63 is: 732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.72 : 1,078.83 = 488.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.72/1,078.83 = 488.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.72x = 1,078.83 × 488.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.72x = 527,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,143.31/719.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.43

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