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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.07, 1,075.12 and 544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.07, 1,075.12 and 544.22 is: 814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.07 : 1,075.12 = 544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.07/1,075.12 = 544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.07x = 1,075.12 × 544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.07x = 585,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,102.16/718.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.83

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