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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.90, 1,077.63 and 487.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.90, 1,077.63 and 487.82 is: 731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.90 : 1,077.63 = 487.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.90/1,077.63 = 487.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.90x = 1,077.63 × 487.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.90x = 525,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,689.47/718.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.24

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