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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.18, 1,078.77 and 308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.18, 1,078.77 and 308.06 is: 462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.18 : 1,078.77 = 308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.18/1,078.77 = 308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.18x = 1,078.77 × 308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.18x = 332,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,325.89/719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.09

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