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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.99, 1,079.01 and 535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.99, 1,079.01 and 535.82 is: 804.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.99 : 1,079.01 = 535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.99/1,079.01 = 535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.99x = 1,079.01 × 535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.99x = 578,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,155.14/718.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.12

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