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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.94, 1,079.68 and 226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.94, 1,079.68 and 226.35 is: 339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.94 : 1,079.68 = 226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.94/1,079.68 = 226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.94x = 1,079.68 × 226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.94x = 244,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,385.00/719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.45

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