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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.24, 1,076.45 and 352.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.24, 1,076.45 and 352.83 is: 528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.24 : 1,076.45 = 352.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.24/1,076.45 = 352.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.24x = 1,076.45 × 352.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.24x = 379,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,803.85/718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.80

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