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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 1,077.72 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 1,077.72 and 353.55 is: 529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 1,077.72 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/1,077.72 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 1,077.72 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 381,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,027.91/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.82

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