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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.22, 1,076.29 and 553.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.22, 1,076.29 and 553.08 is: 828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.22 : 1,076.29 = 553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.22/1,076.29 = 553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.22x = 1,076.29 × 553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.22x = 595,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,271.07/718.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.82

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