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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.99, 1,080.30 and 395.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.99, 1,080.30 and 395.35 is: 593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.99 : 1,080.30 = 395.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.99/1,080.30 = 395.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.99x = 1,080.30 × 395.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.99x = 427,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,091.20/719.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.19

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