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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 1,078.38 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 1,078.38 and 205.92 is: 308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 1,078.38 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/1,078.38 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 1,078.38 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 222,060.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,060.01/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.88

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