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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.38, 1,078.59 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.38, 1,078.59 and 349.08 is: 523.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.38 : 1,078.59 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.38/1,078.59 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.38x = 1,078.59 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.38x = 376,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,514.20/719.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.39

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