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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.81, 1,804.79 and 718.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.81, 1,804.79 and 718.33 is: 991.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.81 : 1,804.79 = 718.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.81/1,804.79 = 718.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.81x = 1,804.79 × 718.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.81x = 1,296,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,422.19/1,307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.30

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