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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.88, 1,078.45 and 426.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.88, 1,078.45 and 426.23 is: 639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.88 : 1,078.45 = 426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.88/1,078.45 = 426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.88x = 1,078.45 × 426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.88x = 459,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,665.33/718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.42

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