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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.32, 1,078.82 and 280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.32, 1,078.82 and 280.58 is: 420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.32 : 1,078.82 = 280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.32/1,078.82 = 280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.32x = 1,078.82 × 280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.32x = 302,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,697.31/719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.81

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