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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.10, 1,078.92 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.10, 1,078.92 and 256.86 is: 385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.10 : 1,078.92 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.10/1,078.92 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.10x = 1,078.92 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.10x = 277,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,131.39/719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.39

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