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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.60, 1,078.08 and 395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.60, 1,078.08 and 395.36 is: 592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.60 : 1,078.08 = 395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.60/1,078.08 = 395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.60x = 1,078.08 × 395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.60x = 426,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,229.71/719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.31

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