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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.61, 1,077.75 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.61, 1,077.75 and 328.59 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.61 : 1,077.75 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.61/1,077.75 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.61x = 1,077.75 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.61x = 354,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,137.87/718.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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