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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.68, 1,079.36 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.68, 1,079.36 and 334.72 is: 502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.68 : 1,079.36 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.68/1,079.36 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.68x = 1,079.36 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.68x = 361,283.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,283.38/719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.01

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