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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.59, 1,079.37 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.59, 1,079.37 and 354.11 is: 531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.59 : 1,079.37 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.59/1,079.37 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.59x = 1,079.37 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.59x = 382,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,214.36/719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.16

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