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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.55, 1,079.32 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.55, 1,079.32 and 257.34 is: 386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.55 : 1,079.32 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.55/1,079.32 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.55x = 1,079.32 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.55x = 277,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,752.21/719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.01

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