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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.70, 1,078.14 and 353.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.70, 1,078.14 and 353.18 is: 529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.70 : 1,078.14 = 353.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.70/1,078.14 = 353.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.70x = 1,078.14 × 353.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.70x = 380,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,777.49/718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.81

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