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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.13, 1,078.25 and 354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.13, 1,078.25 and 354.09 is: 530.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.13 : 1,078.25 = 354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.13/1,078.25 = 354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.13x = 1,078.25 × 354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.13x = 381,795.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,795.77/719.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.91

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