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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.80, 1,078.20 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.80, 1,078.20 and 371.64 is: 557.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.80 : 1,078.20 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.80/1,078.20 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.80x = 1,078.20 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.80x = 400,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,702.25/718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.46

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