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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.91, 1,079.02 and 411.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.91, 1,079.02 and 411.98 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.91 : 1,079.02 = 411.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.91/1,079.02 = 411.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.91x = 1,079.02 × 411.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.91x = 444,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,528.23/719.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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