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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.80, 1,079.48 and 199.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.80, 1,079.48 and 199.67 is: 299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.80 : 1,079.48 = 199.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.80/1,079.48 = 199.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.80x = 1,079.48 × 199.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.80x = 215,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,534.87/719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.44

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