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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.81, 1,080.63 and 373.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.81, 1,080.63 and 373.85 is: 561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.81 : 1,080.63 = 373.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.81/1,080.63 = 373.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.81x = 1,080.63 × 373.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.81x = 403,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,988.12/719.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.25

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