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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.94, 1,079.70 and 257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.94, 1,079.70 and 257.82 is: 386.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.94 : 1,079.70 = 257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.94/1,079.70 = 257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.94x = 1,079.70 × 257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.94x = 278,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,368.25/719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.65

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