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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.64, 1,078.07 and 256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.64, 1,078.07 and 256.29 is: 384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.64 : 1,078.07 = 256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.64/1,078.07 = 256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.64x = 1,078.07 × 256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.64x = 276,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,298.56/718.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.47

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