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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.71, 1,078.95 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.71, 1,078.95 and 329.58 is: 494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.71 : 1,078.95 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.71/1,078.95 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.71x = 1,078.95 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.71x = 355,600.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,600.34/719.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.09

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