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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.92, 1,078.80 and 575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.92, 1,078.80 and 575.92 is: 863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.92 : 1,078.80 = 575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.92/1,078.80 = 575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.92x = 1,078.80 × 575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.92x = 621,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,302.50/719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.02

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