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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.12, 1,079.16 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.12, 1,079.16 and 354.16 is: 531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.12 : 1,079.16 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.12/1,079.16 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.12x = 1,079.16 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.12x = 382,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,195.31/719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.48

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