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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.90, 1,076.03 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.90, 1,076.03 and 371.76 is: 556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.90 : 1,076.03 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.90/1,076.03 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.90x = 1,076.03 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.90x = 400,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,020.41/718.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.44

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