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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.85, 1,080.00 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.85, 1,080.00 and 257.62 is: 386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.85 : 1,080.00 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.85/1,080.00 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.85x = 1,080.00 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.85x = 278,226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,226.26/719.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.51

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