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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 1,078.67 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 1,078.67 and 329.11 is: 493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 1,078.67 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/1,078.67 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 1,078.67 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 354,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,999.21/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.80

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