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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.49, 1,058.36 and 719.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.49, 1,058.36 and 719.08 is: 990.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.49 : 1,058.36 = 719.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.49/1,058.36 = 719.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.49x = 1,058.36 × 719.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.49x = 761,039.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,039.27/768.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.31

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