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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.17, 1,077.86 and 307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.17, 1,077.86 and 307.83 is: 461.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.17 : 1,077.86 = 307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.17/1,077.86 = 307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.17x = 1,077.86 × 307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.17x = 331,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,793.41/719.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.35

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