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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.04, 1,079 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.04, 1,079 and 286.12 is: 429.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.04 : 1,079 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.04/1,079 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.04x = 1,079 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.04x = 308,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,723.48/719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.36

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