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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.02, 1,078.87 and 257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.02, 1,078.87 and 257.15 is: 385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.02 : 1,078.87 = 257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.02/1,078.87 = 257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.02x = 1,078.87 × 257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.02x = 277,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,433.47/719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.85

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