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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.02, 1,075.80 and 393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.02, 1,075.80 and 393.62 is: 589.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.02 : 1,075.80 = 393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.02/1,075.80 = 393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.02x = 1,075.80 × 393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.02x = 423,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,456.40/718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.76

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