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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.75, 1,077.48 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.75, 1,077.48 and 394.13 is: 590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.75 : 1,077.48 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.75/1,077.48 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.75x = 1,077.48 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.75x = 424,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,661.81/719.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.02

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