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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.42, 1,078.54 and 487.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.42, 1,078.54 and 487.88 is: 732.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.42 : 1,078.54 = 487.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.42/1,078.54 = 487.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.42x = 1,078.54 × 487.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.42x = 526,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,198.10/718.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.44

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