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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.34, 1,351.28 and 719.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.34, 1,351.28 and 719.78 is: 1,075.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.34 : 1,351.28 = 719.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.34/1,351.28 = 719.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.34x = 1,351.28 × 719.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.34x = 972,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,624.32/904.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.51

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