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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.69, 1,077.78 and 256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.69, 1,077.78 and 256.35 is: 384.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.69 : 1,077.78 = 256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.69/1,077.78 = 256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.69x = 1,077.78 × 256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.69x = 276,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,284.85/718.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.43

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