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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.76, 1,079.34 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.76, 1,079.34 and 257.40 is: 385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.76 : 1,079.34 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.76/1,079.34 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.76x = 1,079.34 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.76x = 277,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,822.12/719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.99

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