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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.12, 1,078.44 and 348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.12, 1,078.44 and 348.71 is: 522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.12 : 1,078.44 = 348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.12/1,078.44 = 348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.12x = 1,078.44 × 348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.12x = 376,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,065.51/719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.95

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