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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.18, 1,079.07 and 353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.18, 1,079.07 and 353.97 is: 531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.18 : 1,079.07 = 353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.18/1,079.07 = 353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.18x = 1,079.07 × 353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.18x = 381,959.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,959.07/719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.10

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