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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.44, 1,076.64 and 353.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.44, 1,076.64 and 353.49 is: 529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.44 : 1,076.64 = 353.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.44/1,076.64 = 353.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.44x = 1,076.64 × 353.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.44x = 380,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,581.13/718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.73

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