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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.61, 1,076.87 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.61, 1,076.87 and 352.98 is: 528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.61 : 1,076.87 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.61/1,076.87 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.61x = 1,076.87 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.61x = 380,111.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,111.81/718.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.96

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