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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.88, 1,078.62 and 536.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.88, 1,078.62 and 536.02 is: 804.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.88 : 1,078.62 = 536.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.88/1,078.62 = 536.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.88x = 1,078.62 × 536.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.88x = 578,157.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,157.19/718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.25

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