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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.79, 1,075.55 and 458.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.79, 1,075.55 and 458.78 is: 686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.79 : 1,075.55 = 458.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.79/1,075.55 = 458.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.79x = 1,075.55 × 458.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.79x = 493,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,433.16/718.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.48

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