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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.12, 1,076.96 and 279.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.12, 1,076.96 and 279.35 is: 418.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.12 : 1,076.96 = 279.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.12/1,076.96 = 279.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.12x = 1,076.96 × 279.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.12x = 300,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,842.52/718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.93

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