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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.01, 1,078.24 and 256.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.01, 1,078.24 and 256.55 is: 384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.01 : 1,078.24 = 256.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.01/1,078.24 = 256.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.01x = 1,078.24 × 256.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.01x = 276,626.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,626.81/719.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.73

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