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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.86, 1,078.06 and 353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.86, 1,078.06 and 353.90 is: 530.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.86 : 1,078.06 = 353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.86/1,078.06 = 353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.86x = 1,078.06 × 353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.86x = 381,527.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,527.91/718.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.74

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