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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.76, 1,078.56 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.76, 1,078.56 and 329.54 is: 493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.76 : 1,078.56 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.76/1,078.56 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.76x = 1,078.56 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.76x = 355,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,428.66/719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.82

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