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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.34, 1,079.04 and 199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.34, 1,079.04 and 199.38 is: 299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.34 : 1,079.04 = 199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.34/1,079.04 = 199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.34x = 1,079.04 × 199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.34x = 215,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,139.00/719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.08

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