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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.75, 1,078.09 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.75, 1,078.09 and 256.52 is: 384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.75 : 1,078.09 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.75/1,078.09 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.75x = 1,078.09 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.75x = 276,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,553.70/718.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.77

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