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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.85, 1,079.71 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.85, 1,079.71 and 192.71 is: 289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.85 : 1,079.71 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.85/1,079.71 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.85x = 1,079.71 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.85x = 208,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,070.91/719.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.05

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