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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.55, 1,079.55 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.55, 1,079.55 and 303.27 is: 455.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.55 : 1,079.55 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.55/1,079.55 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.55x = 1,079.55 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.55x = 327,395.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,395.13/719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.00

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