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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761, 1,054.97 and 719.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761, 1,054.97 and 719.42 is: 997.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761 : 1,054.97 = 719.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761/1,054.97 = 719.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761x = 1,054.97 × 719.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761x = 758,966.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,966.52/761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.33

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