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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.92, 1,079.94 and 309.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.92, 1,079.94 and 309.10 is: 463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.92 : 1,079.94 = 309.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.92/1,079.94 = 309.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.92x = 1,079.94 × 309.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.92x = 333,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,809.45/719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.68

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