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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.38, 1,078.47 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.38, 1,078.47 and 488.28 is: 733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.38 : 1,078.47 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.38/1,078.47 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.38x = 1,078.47 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.38x = 526,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,595.33/718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.03

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