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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.83, 1,078.37 and 256.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.83, 1,078.37 and 256.67 is: 385.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.83 : 1,078.37 = 256.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.83/1,078.37 = 256.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.83x = 1,078.37 × 256.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.83x = 276,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,778.55/718.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.04

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