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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.36, 1,078.38 and 286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.36, 1,078.38 and 286.82 is: 429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.36 : 1,078.38 = 286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.36/1,078.38 = 286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.36x = 1,078.38 × 286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.36x = 309,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,300.95/719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.97

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