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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.45, 1,077.11 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.45, 1,077.11 and 371.84 is: 557.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.45 : 1,077.11 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.45/1,077.11 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.45x = 1,077.11 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.45x = 400,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,511.74/718.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.46

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