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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.76, 1,077.60 and 559.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.76, 1,077.60 and 559.32 is: 837.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.76 : 1,077.60 = 559.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.76/1,077.60 = 559.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.76x = 1,077.60 × 559.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.76x = 602,723.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,723.23/719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.39

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