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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.34, 1,078.90 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.34, 1,078.90 and 329.23 is: 493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.34 : 1,078.90 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.34/1,078.90 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.34x = 1,078.90 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.34x = 355,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,206.25/719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.79

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