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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.48, 1,079.06 and 257.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.48, 1,079.06 and 257.29 is: 385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.48 : 1,079.06 = 257.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.48/1,079.06 = 257.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.48x = 1,079.06 × 257.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.48x = 277,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,633.34/719.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.88

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