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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.15, 1,076.61 and 285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.15, 1,076.61 and 285.07 is: 427.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.15 : 1,076.61 = 285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.15/1,076.61 = 285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.15x = 1,076.61 × 285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.15x = 306,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,909.21/718.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.36

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