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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.40, 1,078.32 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.40, 1,078.32 and 393.92 is: 591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.40 : 1,078.32 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.40/1,078.32 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.40x = 1,078.32 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.40x = 424,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,771.81/718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.27

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