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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.87, 1,080.34 and 446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.87, 1,080.34 and 446.36 is: 669.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.87 : 1,080.34 = 446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.87/1,080.34 = 446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.87x = 1,080.34 × 446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.87x = 482,214.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,214.04/719.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.87

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