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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.47, 1,079.39 and 225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.47, 1,079.39 and 225.87 is: 338.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.47 : 1,079.39 = 225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.47/1,079.39 = 225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.47x = 1,079.39 × 225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.47x = 243,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,801.82/719.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.86

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