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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.80, 1,078.20 and 459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.80, 1,078.20 and 459.60 is: 689.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.80 : 1,078.20 = 459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.80/1,078.20 = 459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.80x = 1,078.20 × 459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.80x = 495,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,540.72/718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.40

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