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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 1,080.24 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 1,080.24 and 334.88 is: 502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 1,080.24 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/1,080.24 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 1,080.24 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 361,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,750.77/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.54

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