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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.46, 1,079.18 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.46, 1,079.18 and 394.65 is: 591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.46 : 1,079.18 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.46/1,079.18 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.46x = 1,079.18 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.46x = 425,898.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,898.39/719.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.97

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