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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.20, 1,371.09 and 719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.20, 1,371.09 and 719.30 is: 1,077.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.20 : 1,371.09 = 719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.20/1,371.09 = 719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.20x = 1,371.09 × 719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.20x = 986,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,225.04/915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.61

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