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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.18, 1,077.66 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.18, 1,077.66 and 393.50 is: 590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.18 : 1,077.66 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.18/1,077.66 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.18x = 1,077.66 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.18x = 424,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,059.21/718.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.46

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