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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.91, 1,078.34 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.91, 1,078.34 and 372.12 is: 558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.91 : 1,078.34 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.91/1,078.34 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.91x = 1,078.34 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.91x = 401,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,270.02/718.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.17

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