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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.85, 1,077.03 and 395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.85, 1,077.03 and 395.45 is: 591.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.85 : 1,077.03 = 395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.85/1,077.03 = 395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.85x = 1,077.03 × 395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.85x = 425,906.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,906.13/719.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.66

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