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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.77, 1,078.56 and 307.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.77, 1,078.56 and 307.87 is: 461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.77 : 1,078.56 = 307.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.77/1,078.56 = 307.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.77x = 1,078.56 × 307.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.77x = 332,056.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,056.27/718.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.98

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