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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.99, 1,079.73 and 281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.99, 1,079.73 and 281.21 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.99 : 1,079.73 = 281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.99/1,079.73 = 281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.99x = 1,079.73 × 281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.99x = 303,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,625.47/719.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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