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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.12, 1,078.68 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.12, 1,078.68 and 395.12 is: 592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.12 : 1,078.68 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.12/1,078.68 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.12x = 1,078.68 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.12x = 426,208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,208.04/719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.68

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