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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.08, 1,078.60 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.08, 1,078.60 and 206.08 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.08 : 1,078.60 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.08/1,078.60 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.08x = 1,078.60 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.08x = 222,277.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,277.89/719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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