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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.48, 1,079.39 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.48, 1,079.39 and 257.18 is: 385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.48 : 1,079.39 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.48/1,079.39 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.48x = 1,079.39 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.48x = 277,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,592.77/719.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.82

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