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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.01, 1,079.03 and 353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.01, 1,079.03 and 353.90 is: 531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.01 : 1,079.03 = 353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.01/1,079.03 = 353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.01x = 1,079.03 × 353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.01x = 381,872.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,872.30/719.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.11

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