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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.07, 1,079.15 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.07, 1,079.15 and 286.26 is: 429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.07 : 1,079.15 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.07/1,079.15 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.07x = 1,079.15 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.07x = 308,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,917.48/719.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.61

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