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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.88, 1,080.86 and 447.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.88, 1,080.86 and 447.09 is: 671.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.88 : 1,080.86 = 447.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.88/1,080.86 = 447.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.88x = 1,080.86 × 447.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.88x = 483,239.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,239.46/719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.28

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