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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 1,078.92 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 1,078.92 and 372.20 is: 558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 1,078.92 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/1,078.92 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 1,078.92 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 401,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,574.02/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.81

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