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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.46, 1,078.41 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.46, 1,078.41 and 353.52 is: 529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.46 : 1,078.41 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.46/1,078.41 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.46x = 1,078.41 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.46x = 381,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,239.50/719.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.90

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