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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.96, 1,080 and 433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.96, 1,080 and 433.22 is: 649.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.96 : 1,080 = 433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.96/1,080 = 433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.96x = 1,080 × 433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.96x = 467,872.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,872.20/719.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.86

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