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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.82, 1,079.87 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.82, 1,079.87 and 287.01 is: 430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.82 : 1,079.87 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.82/1,079.87 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.82x = 1,079.87 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.82x = 309,932.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,932.05/719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.57

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