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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.07, 1,077.17 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.07, 1,077.17 and 279.32 is: 419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.07 : 1,077.17 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.07/1,077.17 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.07x = 1,077.17 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.07x = 300,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,868.34/718.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.00

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