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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.83, 1,074.13 and 642.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.83, 1,074.13 and 642.26 is: 958.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.83 : 1,074.13 = 642.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.83/1,074.13 = 642.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.83x = 1,074.13 × 642.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.83x = 689,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,875.43/719.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.38

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