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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.52, 1,078.98 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.52, 1,078.98 and 334.50 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.52 : 1,078.98 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.52/1,078.98 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.52x = 1,078.98 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.52x = 360,918.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,918.81/719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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