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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.66, 1,078.86 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.66, 1,078.86 and 286.53 is: 429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.66 : 1,078.86 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.66/1,078.86 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.66x = 1,078.86 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.66x = 309,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,125.76/719.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.55

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