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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.81, 1,079.97 and 354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.81, 1,079.97 and 354.86 is: 532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.81 : 1,079.97 = 354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.81/1,079.97 = 354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.81x = 1,079.97 × 354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.81x = 383,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,238.13/719.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.41

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