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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.16, 1,077.67 and 388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.16, 1,077.67 and 388.95 is: 583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.16 : 1,077.67 = 388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.16/1,077.67 = 388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.16x = 1,077.67 × 388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.16x = 419,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,156.19/718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.66

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