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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.66, 1,371.06 and 719.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.66, 1,371.06 and 719.64 is: 1,077.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.66 : 1,371.06 = 719.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.66/1,371.06 = 719.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.66x = 1,371.06 × 719.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.66x = 986,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,669.62/915.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.55

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