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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.23, 1,077.21 and 536.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.23, 1,077.21 and 536.79 is: 805.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.23 : 1,077.21 = 536.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.23/1,077.21 = 536.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.23x = 1,077.21 × 536.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.23x = 578,235.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,235.56/718.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.08

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