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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 1,078.32 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 1,078.32 and 256.44 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 1,078.32 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/1,078.32 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 1,078.32 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 276,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,524.38/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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