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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.39, 1,077.18 and 279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.39, 1,077.18 and 279.37 is: 418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.39 : 1,077.18 = 279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.39/1,077.18 = 279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.39x = 1,077.18 × 279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.39x = 300,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,926.02/718.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.89

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