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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.25, 1,079.06 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.25, 1,079.06 and 206.25 is: 309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.25 : 1,079.06 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.25/1,079.06 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.25x = 1,079.06 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.25x = 222,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,555.09/719.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.43

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