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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.76, 1,079.36 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.76, 1,079.36 and 257.46 is: 386.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.76 : 1,079.36 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.76/1,079.36 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.76x = 1,079.36 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.76x = 277,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,892.03/719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.09

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