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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.94, 1,079.45 and 395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.94, 1,079.45 and 395.54 is: 593.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.94 : 1,079.45 = 395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.94/1,079.45 = 395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.94x = 1,079.45 × 395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.94x = 426,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,965.65/719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.06

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