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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.07, 1,077.72 and 353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.07, 1,077.72 and 353.08 is: 529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.07 : 1,077.72 = 353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.07/1,077.72 = 353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.07x = 1,077.72 × 353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.07x = 380,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,521.38/719.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.19

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