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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.88, 1,079.82 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.88, 1,079.82 and 206.88 is: 310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.88 : 1,079.82 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.88/1,079.82 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.88x = 1,079.82 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.88x = 223,393.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,393.16/719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.32

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