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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.26, 1,078.62 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.26, 1,078.62 and 394.18 is: 591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.26 : 1,078.62 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.26/1,078.62 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.26x = 1,078.62 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.26x = 425,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,170.43/719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.12

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