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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.79, 1,078.86 and 308.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.79, 1,078.86 and 308.31 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.79 : 1,078.86 = 308.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.79/1,078.86 = 308.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.79x = 1,078.86 × 308.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.79x = 332,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,623.33/719.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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