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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.63, 1,079.56 and 354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.63, 1,079.56 and 354.45 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.63 : 1,079.56 = 354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.63/1,079.56 = 354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.63x = 1,079.56 × 354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.63x = 382,650.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,650.04/719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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