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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.24, 1,078.87 and 199.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.24, 1,078.87 and 199.23 is: 298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.24 : 1,078.87 = 199.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.24/1,078.87 = 199.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.24x = 1,078.87 × 199.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.24x = 214,943.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,943.27/719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.85

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