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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.97, 1,080.38 and 412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.97, 1,080.38 and 412.26 is: 618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.97 : 1,080.38 = 412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.97/1,080.38 = 412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.97x = 1,080.38 × 412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.97x = 445,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,397.46/719.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.63

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