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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.77, 1,079.66 and 591.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.77, 1,079.66 and 591.25 is: 886.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.77 : 1,079.66 = 591.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.77/1,079.66 = 591.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.77x = 1,079.66 × 591.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.77x = 638,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,348.98/719.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.88

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