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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 1,077.89 and 353.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 1,077.89 and 353.29 is: 529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 1,077.89 = 353.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/1,077.89 = 353.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 1,077.89 × 353.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 380,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,800.60/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.91

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