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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.07, 1,077.65 and 285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.07, 1,077.65 and 285.26 is: 428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.07 : 1,077.65 = 285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.07/1,077.65 = 285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.07x = 1,077.65 × 285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.07x = 307,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,410.44/718.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.11

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