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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.61, 1,078.60 and 354.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.61, 1,078.60 and 354.65 is: 531.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.61 : 1,078.60 = 354.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.61/1,078.60 = 354.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.61x = 1,078.60 × 354.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.61x = 382,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,525.49/719.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.57

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