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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.80, 1,079.01 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.80, 1,079.01 and 475.80 is: 714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.80 : 1,079.01 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.80/1,079.01 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.80x = 1,079.01 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.80x = 513,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,392.96/718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.24

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