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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.08, 1,076.94 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.08, 1,076.94 and 285 is: 427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.08 : 1,076.94 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.08/1,076.94 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.08x = 1,076.94 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.08x = 306,927.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,927.90/718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.43

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