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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.57, 1,078.52 and 353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.57, 1,078.52 and 353.54 is: 529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.57 : 1,078.52 = 353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.57/1,078.52 = 353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.57x = 1,078.52 × 353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.57x = 381,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,292.80/719.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.89

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