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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.75, 1,079.38 and 280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.75, 1,079.38 and 280.97 is: 421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.75 : 1,079.38 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.75/1,079.38 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.75x = 1,079.38 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.75x = 303,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,267.30/719.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.35

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