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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.10, 1,078.11 and 307.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.10, 1,078.11 and 307.71 is: 461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.10 : 1,078.11 = 307.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.10/1,078.11 = 307.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.10x = 1,078.11 × 307.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.10x = 331,745.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,745.23/719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.33

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