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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.98, 1,076.49 and 581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.98, 1,076.49 and 581.68 is: 870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.98 : 1,076.49 = 581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.98/1,076.49 = 581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.98x = 1,076.49 × 581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.98x = 626,174.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,174.05/718.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.92

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