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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.48, 1,081.92 and 628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.48, 1,081.92 and 628.24 is: 946.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.48 : 1,081.92 = 628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.48/1,081.92 = 628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.48x = 1,081.92 × 628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.48x = 679,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,705.42/718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.03

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