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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.72, 1,079 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.72, 1,079 and 354.28 is: 531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.72 : 1,079 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.72/1,079 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.72x = 1,079 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.72x = 382,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,268.12/719.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.13

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