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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.75, 1,079.51 and 199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.75, 1,079.51 and 199.79 is: 299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.75 : 1,079.51 = 199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.75/1,079.51 = 199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.75x = 1,079.51 × 199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.75x = 215,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,670.40/719.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.65

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