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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.34, 1,077.53 and 285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.34, 1,077.53 and 285.53 is: 428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.34 : 1,077.53 = 285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.34/1,077.53 = 285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.34x = 1,077.53 × 285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.34x = 307,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,660.33/718.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.30

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