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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.81, 1,078.20 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.81, 1,078.20 and 353.16 is: 529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.81 : 1,078.20 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.81/1,078.20 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.81x = 1,078.20 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.81x = 380,777.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,777.11/718.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.73

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