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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.85, 1,080.35 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.85, 1,080.35 and 373.28 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.85 : 1,080.35 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.85/1,080.35 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.85x = 1,080.35 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.85x = 403,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,269.83/719.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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