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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.59, 1,079.17 and 257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.59, 1,079.17 and 257.31 is: 385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.59 : 1,079.17 = 257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.59/1,079.17 = 257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.59x = 1,079.17 × 257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.59x = 277,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,681.23/719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.89

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