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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.53, 1,079.26 and 206.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.53, 1,079.26 and 206.53 is: 309.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.53 : 1,079.26 = 206.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.53/1,079.26 = 206.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.53x = 1,079.26 × 206.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.53x = 222,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,899.57/719.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.78

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