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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.00, 1,078.60 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.00, 1,078.60 and 225.45 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.00 : 1,078.60 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.00/1,078.60 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.00x = 1,078.60 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.00x = 243,169.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,169.81/719.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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