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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.09, 1,074.78 and 444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.09, 1,074.78 and 444.40 is: 665.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.09 : 1,074.78 = 444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.09/1,074.78 = 444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.09x = 1,074.78 × 444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.09x = 477,632.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,632.23/718.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.14

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