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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.18, 1,078.80 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.18, 1,078.80 and 286.28 is: 429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.18 : 1,078.80 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.18/1,078.80 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.18x = 1,078.80 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.18x = 308,838.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,838.86/719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.43

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