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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.01, 1,077.22 and 498.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.01, 1,077.22 and 498.86 is: 748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.01 : 1,077.22 = 498.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.01/1,077.22 = 498.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.01x = 1,077.22 × 498.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.01x = 537,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,376.58/718.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.43

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