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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.07, 1,055.06 and 719.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.07, 1,055.06 and 719.49 is: 997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.07 : 1,055.06 = 719.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.07/1,055.06 = 719.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.07x = 1,055.06 × 719.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.07x = 759,097.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,097.57/761.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.41

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