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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.49, 1,078.66 and 488.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.49, 1,078.66 and 488.41 is: 733.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.49 : 1,078.66 = 488.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.49/1,078.66 = 488.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.49x = 1,078.66 × 488.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.49x = 526,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,828.33/718.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.24

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