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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.78, 1,079 and 281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.78, 1,079 and 281.32 is: 421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.78 : 1,079 = 281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.78/1,079 = 281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.78x = 1,079 × 281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.78x = 303,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,544.28/719.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.72

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