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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.47, 1,076.49 and 581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.47, 1,076.49 and 581.58 is: 871.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.47 : 1,076.49 = 581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.47/1,076.49 = 581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.47x = 1,076.49 × 581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.47x = 626,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,065.05/718.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.39

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