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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.64, 1,078.62 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.64, 1,078.62 and 395.22 is: 592.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.64 : 1,078.62 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.64/1,078.62 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.64x = 1,078.62 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.64x = 426,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,292.20/719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.37

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