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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.58, 1,079.16 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.58, 1,079.16 and 354.24 is: 531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.58 : 1,079.16 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.58/1,079.16 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.58x = 1,079.16 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.58x = 382,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,281.64/719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.26

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