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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 1,079.30 and 547.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 1,079.30 and 547.62 is: 821.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 1,079.30 = 547.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/1,079.30 = 547.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 1,079.30 × 547.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 591,046.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,046.27/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.08

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