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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.94, 1,080 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.94, 1,080 and 354.72 is: 532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.94 : 1,080 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.94/1,080 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.94x = 1,080 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.94x = 383,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,097.60/719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.12

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