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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.40, 1,077.68 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.40, 1,077.68 and 285.44 is: 428.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.40 : 1,077.68 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.40/1,077.68 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.40x = 1,077.68 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.40x = 307,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,612.98/718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.19

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