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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.02, 1,076.34 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.02, 1,076.34 and 389.07 is: 583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.02 : 1,076.34 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.02/1,076.34 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.02x = 1,076.34 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.02x = 418,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,771.60/718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.23

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