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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.25, 1,075.24 and 392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.25, 1,075.24 and 392.63 is: 587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.25 : 1,075.24 = 392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.25/1,075.24 = 392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.25x = 1,075.24 × 392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.25x = 422,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,166.60/718.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.78

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