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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.04, 1,078.42 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.04, 1,078.42 and 353.72 is: 530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.04 : 1,078.42 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.04/1,078.42 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.04x = 1,078.42 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.04x = 381,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,458.72/719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.51

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