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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.23, 1,076.91 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.23, 1,076.91 and 352.56 is: 528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.23 : 1,076.91 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.23/1,076.91 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.23x = 1,076.91 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.23x = 379,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,675.39/718.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.63

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