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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 1,080 and 477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 1,080 and 477.32 is: 716.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 1,080 = 477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/1,080 = 477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 1,080 × 477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 515,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,505.60/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.14

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