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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.79, 1,077.81 and 256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.79, 1,077.81 and 256.49 is: 384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.79 : 1,077.81 = 256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.79/1,077.81 = 256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.79x = 1,077.81 × 256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.79x = 276,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,442.10/718.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.60

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