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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.72, 1,075.35 and 444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.72, 1,075.35 and 444.13 is: 664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.72 : 1,075.35 = 444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.72/1,075.35 = 444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.72x = 1,075.35 × 444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.72x = 477,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,592.44/718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.50

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