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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.56, 1,074.96 and 653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.56, 1,074.96 and 653.76 is: 978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.56 : 1,074.96 = 653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.56/1,074.96 = 653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.56x = 1,074.96 × 653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.56x = 702,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,765.85/718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.02

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