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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.37, 1,078.25 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.37, 1,078.25 and 445 is: 667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.37 : 1,078.25 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.37/1,078.25 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.37x = 1,078.25 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.37x = 479,821.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,821.25/718.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.93

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