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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.76, 1,080.12 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.76, 1,080.12 and 378 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.76 : 1,080.12 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.76/1,080.12 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.76x = 1,080.12 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.76x = 408,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,285.36/719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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