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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.89, 1,079.93 and 354.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.89, 1,079.93 and 354.69 is: 532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.89 : 1,079.93 = 354.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.89/1,079.93 = 354.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.89x = 1,079.93 × 354.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.89x = 383,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,040.37/719.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.08

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