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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.55, 1,079.51 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.55, 1,079.51 and 303.11 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.55 : 1,079.51 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.55/1,079.51 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.55x = 1,079.51 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.55x = 327,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,214.17/719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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