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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.96, 1,077.66 and 353.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.96, 1,077.66 and 353.02 is: 529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.96 : 1,077.66 = 353.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.96/1,077.66 = 353.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.96x = 1,077.66 × 353.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.96x = 380,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,435.53/718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.15

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