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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 1,079.45 and 257.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 1,079.45 and 257.07 is: 385.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 1,079.45 = 257.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/1,079.45 = 257.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 1,079.45 × 257.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 277,494.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,494.21/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.79

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