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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.03, 1,077.50 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.03, 1,077.50 and 354.08 is: 530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.03 : 1,077.50 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.03/1,077.50 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.03x = 1,077.50 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.03x = 381,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,521.20/719.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.61

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