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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.19, 1,078.63 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.19, 1,078.63 and 348.99 is: 523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.19 : 1,078.63 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.19/1,078.63 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.19x = 1,078.63 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.19x = 376,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,423.95/719.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.40

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