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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.34, 1,076.76 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.34, 1,076.76 and 352.62 is: 528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.34 : 1,076.76 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.34/1,076.76 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.34x = 1,076.76 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.34x = 379,687.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,687.11/718.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.57

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