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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.99, 1,078.56 and 353.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.99, 1,078.56 and 353.67 is: 529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.99 : 1,078.56 = 353.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.99/1,078.56 = 353.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.99x = 1,078.56 × 353.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.99x = 381,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,454.32/719.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.81

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