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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.67, 1,078.54 and 576.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.67, 1,078.54 and 576.11 is: 864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.67 : 1,078.54 = 576.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.67/1,078.54 = 576.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.67x = 1,078.54 × 576.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.67x = 621,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,357.68/718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.59

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