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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.04, 1,078.74 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.04, 1,078.74 and 372.26 is: 558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.04 : 1,078.74 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.04/1,078.74 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.04x = 1,078.74 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.04x = 401,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,571.75/719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.48

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