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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.85, 1,079.91 and 257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.85, 1,079.91 and 257.64 is: 386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.85 : 1,079.91 = 257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.85/1,079.91 = 257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.85x = 1,079.91 × 257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.85x = 278,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,228.01/719.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.51

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