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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 1,076.88 and 575.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 1,076.88 and 575.84 is: 861.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 1,076.88 = 575.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/1,076.88 = 575.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 1,076.88 × 575.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 620,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,110.58/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.46

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