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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.71, 1,388.58 and 719.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.71, 1,388.58 and 719.79 is: 1,079.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.71 : 1,388.58 = 719.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.71/1,388.58 = 719.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.71x = 1,388.58 × 719.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.71x = 999,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,486.00/925.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.70

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