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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.76, 1,079.62 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.76, 1,079.62 and 206.76 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.76 : 1,079.62 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.76/1,079.62 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.76x = 1,079.62 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.76x = 223,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,222.23/719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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