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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.73, 1,079.16 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.73, 1,079.16 and 354.06 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.73 : 1,079.16 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.73/1,079.16 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.73x = 1,079.16 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.73x = 382,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,087.39/719.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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