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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.17, 1,077.26 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.17, 1,077.26 and 393.36 is: 590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.17 : 1,077.26 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.17/1,077.26 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.17x = 1,077.26 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.17x = 423,749.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,749.03/718.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.04

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