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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.05, 1,077.99 and 256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.05, 1,077.99 and 256.57 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.05 : 1,077.99 = 256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.05/1,077.99 = 256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.05x = 1,077.99 × 256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.05x = 276,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,575.92/719.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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