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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.88, 1,076.28 and 499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.88, 1,076.28 and 499.04 is: 747.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.88 : 1,076.28 = 499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.88/1,076.28 = 499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.88x = 1,076.28 × 499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.88x = 537,106.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,106.77/718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.14

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