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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.08, 1,074.68 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.08, 1,074.68 and 429.72 is: 643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.08 : 1,074.68 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.08/1,074.68 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.08x = 1,074.68 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.08x = 461,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,811.49/718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.12

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