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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.03, 1,805.08 and 718.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.03, 1,805.08 and 718.57 is: 991.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.03 : 1,805.08 = 718.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.03/1,805.08 = 718.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.03x = 1,805.08 × 718.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.03x = 1,297,063.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,063.72/1,308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.62

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