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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.76, 1,077.74 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.76, 1,077.74 and 301.95 is: 452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.76 : 1,077.74 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.76/1,077.74 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.76x = 1,077.74 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.76x = 325,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,423.59/718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.76

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