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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.17, 1,078.86 and 353.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.17, 1,078.86 and 353.98 is: 531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.17 : 1,078.86 = 353.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.17/1,078.86 = 353.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.17x = 1,078.86 × 353.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.17x = 381,894.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,894.86/719.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.02

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