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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.96, 1,079.96 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.96, 1,079.96 and 286.88 is: 430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.96 : 1,079.96 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.96/1,079.96 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.96x = 1,079.96 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.96x = 309,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,818.92/719.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.33

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