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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.62, 1,078.22 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.62, 1,078.22 and 328.98 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.62 : 1,078.22 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.62/1,078.22 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.62x = 1,078.22 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.62x = 354,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,712.82/719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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