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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.82, 1,352.75 and 719.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.82, 1,352.75 and 719.57 is: 1,079.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.82 : 1,352.75 = 719.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.82/1,352.75 = 719.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.82x = 1,352.75 × 719.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.82x = 973,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,398.10/901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.37

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