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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.80, 1,079.70 and 557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.80, 1,079.70 and 557.80 is: 836.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.80 : 1,079.70 = 557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.80/1,079.70 = 557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.80x = 1,079.70 × 557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.80x = 602,256.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,256.66/719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.70

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