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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.44, 1,079.16 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.44, 1,079.16 and 206.44 is: 309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.44 : 1,079.16 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.44/1,079.16 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.44x = 1,079.16 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.44x = 222,781.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,781.79/719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.66

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