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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.33, 1,079.33 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.33, 1,079.33 and 354.38 is: 531.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.33 : 1,079.33 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.33/1,079.33 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.33x = 1,079.33 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.33x = 382,485.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,485.80/719.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.73

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