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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.55, 1,079.37 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.55, 1,079.37 and 280.89 is: 421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.55 : 1,079.37 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.55/1,079.37 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.55x = 1,079.37 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.55x = 303,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,184.24/719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.35

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