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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.71, 1,079.76 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.71, 1,079.76 and 329.96 is: 495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.71 : 1,079.76 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.71/1,079.76 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.71x = 1,079.76 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.71x = 356,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,277.61/719.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.03

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