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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.17, 1,078.76 and 199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.17, 1,078.76 and 199.17 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.17 : 1,078.76 = 199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.17/1,078.76 = 199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.17x = 1,078.76 × 199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.17x = 214,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,856.63/719.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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