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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.42, 1,079.46 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.42, 1,079.46 and 257.58 is: 386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.42 : 1,079.46 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.42/1,079.46 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.42x = 1,079.46 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.42x = 278,047.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,047.31/719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.49

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