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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 1,079.76 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 1,079.76 and 335.04 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 1,079.76 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/1,079.76 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 1,079.76 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 361,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,762.79/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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