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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.63, 1,080.11 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.63, 1,080.11 and 329.84 is: 495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.63 : 1,080.11 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.63/1,080.11 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.63x = 1,080.11 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.63x = 356,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,258.91/719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.06

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