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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.80, 1,080.02 and 394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.80, 1,080.02 and 394.76 is: 592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.80 : 1,080.02 = 394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.80/1,080.02 = 394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.80x = 1,080.02 × 394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.80x = 426,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,348.70/719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.32

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