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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.02, 1,077.28 and 487.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.02, 1,077.28 and 487.84 is: 731.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.02 : 1,077.28 = 487.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.02/1,077.28 = 487.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.02x = 1,077.28 × 487.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.02x = 525,540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,540.28/718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.93

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