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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.04, 1,076.92 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.04, 1,076.92 and 352.72 is: 529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.04 : 1,076.92 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.04/1,076.92 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.04x = 1,076.92 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.04x = 379,851.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,851.22/718.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.01

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