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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.54, 1,079.10 and 199.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.54, 1,079.10 and 199.42 is: 299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.54 : 1,079.10 = 199.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.54/1,079.10 = 199.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.54x = 1,079.10 × 199.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.54x = 215,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,188.73/719.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.07

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