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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.22, 1,078.56 and 393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.22, 1,078.56 and 393.82 is: 591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.22 : 1,078.56 = 393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.22/1,078.56 = 393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.22x = 1,078.56 × 393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.22x = 424,755.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,755.80/718.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.40

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