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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.32, 1,077.95 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.32, 1,077.95 and 393.92 is: 591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.32 : 1,077.95 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.32/1,077.95 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.32x = 1,077.95 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.32x = 424,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,621.66/718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.13

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