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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.26, 1,079.15 and 354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.26, 1,079.15 and 354.31 is: 531.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.26 : 1,079.15 = 354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.26/1,079.15 = 354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.26x = 1,079.15 × 354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.26x = 382,353.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,353.64/719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.59

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