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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.38, 1,077.57 and 393.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.38, 1,077.57 and 393.57 is: 590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.38 : 1,077.57 = 393.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.38/1,077.57 = 393.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.38x = 1,077.57 × 393.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.38x = 424,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,099.22/718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.36

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