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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.16, 1,075.02 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.16, 1,075.02 and 392.54 is: 587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.16 : 1,075.02 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.16/1,075.02 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.16x = 1,075.02 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.16x = 421,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,988.35/718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.60

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