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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.24, 1,078.96 and 523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.24, 1,078.96 and 523.84 is: 786.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.24 : 1,078.96 = 523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.24/1,078.96 = 523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.24x = 1,078.96 × 523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.24x = 565,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,202.41/718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.93

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