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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.51, 1,078.04 and 426.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.51, 1,078.04 and 426.27 is: 639.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.51 : 1,078.04 = 426.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.51/1,078.04 = 426.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.51x = 1,078.04 × 426.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.51x = 459,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,536.11/718.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.57

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