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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.28, 1,076.88 and 371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.28, 1,076.88 and 371.47 is: 556.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.28 : 1,076.88 = 371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.28/1,076.88 = 371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.28x = 1,076.88 × 371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.28x = 400,023.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,023.23/718.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.92

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