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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.78, 1,078.29 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.78, 1,078.29 and 225.22 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.78 : 1,078.29 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.78/1,078.29 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.78x = 1,078.29 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.78x = 242,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,852.47/718.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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