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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.82, 1,077.72 and 353.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.82, 1,077.72 and 353.37 is: 529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.82 : 1,077.72 = 353.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.82/1,077.72 = 353.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.82x = 1,077.72 × 353.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.82x = 380,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,833.92/718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.80

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