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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.08, 1,076.88 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.08, 1,076.88 and 285.12 is: 427.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.08 : 1,076.88 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.08/1,076.88 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.08x = 1,076.88 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.08x = 307,040.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,040.03/718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.58

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