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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.42, 1,078.52 and 372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.42, 1,078.52 and 372.74 is: 558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.42 : 1,078.52 = 372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.42/1,078.52 = 372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.42x = 1,078.52 × 372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.42x = 402,000.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,000.29/719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.79

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