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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.70, 1,078.14 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.70, 1,078.14 and 256.46 is: 384.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.70 : 1,078.14 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.70/1,078.14 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.70x = 1,078.14 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.70x = 276,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,499.78/718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.72

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