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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.95, 1,075.98 and 535.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.95, 1,075.98 and 535.89 is: 802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.95 : 1,075.98 = 535.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.95/1,075.98 = 535.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.95x = 1,075.98 × 535.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.95x = 576,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,606.92/718.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.01

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