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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.09, 1,078.63 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.09, 1,078.63 and 199.09 is: 298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.09 : 1,078.63 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.09/1,078.63 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.09x = 1,078.63 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.09x = 214,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,738.06/719.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.63

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