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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.43, 1,079.12 and 206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.43, 1,079.12 and 206.43 is: 309.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.43 : 1,079.12 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.43/1,079.12 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.43x = 1,079.12 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.43x = 222,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,762.74/719.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.64

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