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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.29, 1,805.46 and 718.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.29, 1,805.46 and 718.81 is: 991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.29 : 1,805.46 = 718.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.29/1,805.46 = 718.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.29x = 1,805.46 × 718.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.29x = 1,297,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,775.49/1,308.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.97

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