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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.55, 1,080.54 and 390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.55, 1,080.54 and 390.29 is: 586.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.55 : 1,080.54 = 390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.55/1,080.54 = 390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.55x = 1,080.54 × 390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.55x = 421,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,718.55/719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.09

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