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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.12, 1,078.68 and 353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.12, 1,078.68 and 353.84 is: 530.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.12 : 1,078.68 = 353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.12/1,078.68 = 353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.12x = 1,078.68 × 353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.12x = 381,680.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,680.13/719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.76

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