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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 1,078.74 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 1,078.74 and 286.32 is: 429.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 1,078.74 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/1,078.74 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 1,078.74 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 308,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,864.84/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.48

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