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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.84, 1,078.26 and 604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.84, 1,078.26 and 604.36 is: 906.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.84 : 1,078.26 = 604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.84/1,078.26 = 604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.84x = 1,078.26 × 604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.84x = 651,657.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,657.21/718.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.54

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