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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.82, 1,080.34 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.82, 1,080.34 and 330.42 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.82 : 1,080.34 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.82/1,080.34 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.82x = 1,080.34 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.82x = 356,965.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,965.94/719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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