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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.76, 1,079.76 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.76, 1,079.76 and 395.28 is: 592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.76 : 1,079.76 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.76/1,079.76 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.76x = 1,079.76 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.76x = 426,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,807.53/719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.99

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