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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.58, 1,079.48 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.58, 1,079.48 and 257.44 is: 386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.58 : 1,079.48 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.58/1,079.48 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.58x = 1,079.48 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.58x = 277,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,901.33/719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.20

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