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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.09, 1,078.59 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.09, 1,078.59 and 191.96 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.09 : 1,078.59 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.09/1,078.59 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.09x = 1,078.59 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.09x = 207,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,042.48/719.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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