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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.06, 1,076.97 and 352.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.06, 1,076.97 and 352.75 is: 529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.06 : 1,076.97 = 352.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.06/1,076.97 = 352.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.06x = 1,076.97 × 352.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.06x = 379,901.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,901.17/718.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.07

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