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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.89, 1,080.14 and 537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.89, 1,080.14 and 537.64 is: 806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.89 : 1,080.14 = 537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.89/1,080.14 = 537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.89x = 1,080.14 × 537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.89x = 580,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,721.08/719.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.68

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