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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.79, 1,079.17 and 372.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.79, 1,079.17 and 372.36 is: 559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.79 : 1,079.17 = 372.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.79/1,079.17 = 372.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.79x = 1,079.17 × 372.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.79x = 401,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,844.95/718.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.06

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