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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.13, 1,078.79 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.13, 1,078.79 and 280.40 is: 420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.13 : 1,078.79 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.13/1,078.79 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.13x = 1,078.79 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.13x = 302,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,485.92/719.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.63

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