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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.20, 1,076.75 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.20, 1,076.75 and 352.80 is: 528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.20 : 1,076.75 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.20/1,076.75 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.20x = 1,076.75 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.20x = 379,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,877.40/718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.93

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