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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.68, 1,078.56 and 487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.68, 1,078.56 and 487.02 is: 730.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.68 : 1,078.56 = 487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.68/1,078.56 = 487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.68x = 1,078.56 × 487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.68x = 525,280.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,280.29/718.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.90

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