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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.68, 1,079.72 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.68, 1,079.72 and 329.76 is: 494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.68 : 1,079.72 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.68/1,079.72 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.68x = 1,079.72 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.68x = 356,048.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,048.47/719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.73

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