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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.36, 1,082.07 and 642.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.36, 1,082.07 and 642.22 is: 967.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.36 : 1,082.07 = 642.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.36/1,082.07 = 642.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.36x = 1,082.07 × 642.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.36x = 694,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,927.00/718.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.38

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