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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.31, 1,079.45 and 394.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.31, 1,079.45 and 394.77 is: 592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.31 : 1,079.45 = 394.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.31/1,079.45 = 394.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.31x = 1,079.45 × 394.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.31x = 426,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,132.50/719.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.42

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