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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.92, 1,080.27 and 476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.92, 1,080.27 and 476.56 is: 715.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.92 : 1,080.27 = 476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.92/1,080.27 = 476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.92x = 1,080.27 × 476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.92x = 514,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,813.47/719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.10

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