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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.61, 1,077.54 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.61, 1,077.54 and 372.13 is: 558.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.61 : 1,077.54 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.61/1,077.54 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.61x = 1,077.54 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.61x = 400,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,980.87/718.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.00

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