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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.39, 1,076.73 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.39, 1,076.73 and 371.54 is: 556.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.39 : 1,076.73 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.39/1,076.73 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.39x = 1,076.73 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.39x = 400,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,049.56/718.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.87

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