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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.82, 1,079.18 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.82, 1,079.18 and 354.42 is: 531.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.82 : 1,079.18 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.82/1,079.18 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.82x = 1,079.18 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.82x = 382,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,482.98/719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.36

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