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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.59, 1,079.71 and 458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.59, 1,079.71 and 458.72 is: 689.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.59 : 1,079.71 = 458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.59/1,079.71 = 458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.59x = 1,079.71 × 458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.59x = 495,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,284.57/718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.25

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