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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.53, 1,079.34 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.53, 1,079.34 and 226.01 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.53 : 1,079.34 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.53/1,079.34 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.53x = 1,079.34 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.53x = 243,941.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,941.63/719.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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