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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.49, 1,079.10 and 199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.49, 1,079.10 and 199.38 is: 299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.49 : 1,079.10 = 199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.49/1,079.10 = 199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.49x = 1,079.10 × 199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.49x = 215,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,150.96/719.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.03

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