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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.29, 1,076.02 and 342.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.29, 1,076.02 and 342.51 is: 513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.29 : 1,076.02 = 342.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.29/1,076.02 = 342.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.29x = 1,076.02 × 342.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.29x = 368,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,547.61/718.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.09

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