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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.20, 1,078.89 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.20, 1,078.89 and 353.68 is: 530.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.20 : 1,078.89 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.20/1,078.89 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.20x = 1,078.89 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.20x = 381,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,581.82/719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.56

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