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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.65, 1,078.30 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.65, 1,078.30 and 426.72 is: 640.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.65 : 1,078.30 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.65/1,078.30 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.65x = 1,078.30 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.65x = 460,136.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,136.75/718.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.28

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