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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.88, 1,080.60 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.88, 1,080.60 and 547.08 is: 821.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.88 : 1,080.60 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.88/1,080.60 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.88x = 1,080.60 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.88x = 591,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,174.65/719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.21

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