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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 1,078.16 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 1,078.16 and 394.08 is: 590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 1,078.16 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/1,078.16 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 1,078.16 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 424,881.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,881.29/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.80

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