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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.31, 1,078.68 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.31, 1,078.68 and 257.01 is: 385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.31 : 1,078.68 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.31/1,078.68 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.31x = 1,078.68 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.31x = 277,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,228.47/719.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.41

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