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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.86, 1,077.91 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.86, 1,077.91 and 348.54 is: 522.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.86 : 1,077.91 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.86/1,077.91 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.86x = 1,077.91 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.86x = 375,693.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,693.01/718.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.62

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