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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 1,078.53 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 1,078.53 and 348.99 is: 523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 1,078.53 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/1,078.53 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 1,078.53 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 376,396.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,396.18/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.56

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