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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.64, 1,078.60 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.64, 1,078.60 and 395.20 is: 592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.64 : 1,078.60 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.64/1,078.60 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.64x = 1,078.60 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.64x = 426,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,262.72/719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.33

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