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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.02, 1,077.21 and 285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.02, 1,077.21 and 285.21 is: 427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.02 : 1,077.21 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.02/1,077.21 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.02x = 1,077.21 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.02x = 307,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,231.06/718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.89

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