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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.14, 1,079.72 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.14, 1,079.72 and 354.04 is: 531.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.14 : 1,079.72 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.14/1,079.72 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.14x = 1,079.72 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.14x = 382,264.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,264.07/719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.56

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