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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.82, 1,078.62 and 353.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.82, 1,078.62 and 353.57 is: 530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.82 : 1,078.62 = 353.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.82/1,078.62 = 353.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.82x = 1,078.62 × 353.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.82x = 381,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,360.95/718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.53

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