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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.66, 1,077.31 and 371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.66, 1,077.31 and 371.98 is: 557.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.66 : 1,077.31 = 371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.66/1,077.31 = 371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.66x = 1,077.31 × 371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.66x = 400,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,737.77/718.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.62

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