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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.07, 1,080.66 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.07, 1,080.66 and 354.12 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.07 : 1,080.66 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.07/1,080.66 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.07x = 1,080.66 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.07x = 382,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,677.94/719.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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