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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.52, 1,078.56 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.52, 1,078.56 and 354 is: 530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.52 : 1,078.56 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.52/1,078.56 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.52x = 1,078.56 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.52x = 381,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,810.24/719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.65

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