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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.28, 1,079.76 and 664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.28, 1,079.76 and 664.76 is: 999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.28 : 1,079.76 = 664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.28/1,079.76 = 664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.28x = 1,079.76 × 664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.28x = 717,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,781.26/718.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.31

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