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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.72, 1,078.02 and 205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.72, 1,078.02 and 205.72 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.72 : 1,078.02 = 205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.72/1,078.02 = 205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.72x = 1,078.02 × 205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.72x = 221,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,770.27/718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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