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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.48, 1,079.26 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.48, 1,079.26 and 354.44 is: 531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.48 : 1,079.26 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.48/1,079.26 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.48x = 1,079.26 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.48x = 382,532.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,532.91/719.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.68

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