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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.32, 1,077.12 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.32, 1,077.12 and 279.66 is: 419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.32 : 1,077.12 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.32/1,077.12 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.32x = 1,077.12 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.32x = 301,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,227.38/718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.35

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