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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.90, 1,079.35 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.90, 1,079.35 and 354.41 is: 531.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.90 : 1,079.35 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.90/1,079.35 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.90x = 1,079.35 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.90x = 382,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,531.20/719.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.37

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