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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.38, 1,077.12 and 285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.38, 1,077.12 and 285.03 is: 427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.38 : 1,077.12 = 285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.38/1,077.12 = 285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.38x = 1,077.12 × 285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.38x = 307,011.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,011.51/718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.37

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