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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.38, 1,076.94 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.38, 1,076.94 and 285.84 is: 428.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.38 : 1,076.94 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.38/1,076.94 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.38x = 1,076.94 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.38x = 307,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,832.53/718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.51

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