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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.13, 1,078.70 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.13, 1,078.70 and 394.32 is: 591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.13 : 1,078.70 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.13/1,078.70 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.13x = 1,078.70 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.13x = 425,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,351.01/719.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.48

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