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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.01, 1,078.85 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.01, 1,078.85 and 354.11 is: 531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.01 : 1,078.85 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.01/1,078.85 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.01x = 1,078.85 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.01x = 382,027.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,027.06/719.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.32

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