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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.77, 1,078.42 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.77, 1,078.42 and 353.82 is: 530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.77 : 1,078.42 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.77/1,078.42 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.77x = 1,078.42 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.77x = 381,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,563.87/718.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.85

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