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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.44, 1,077.81 and 285.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.44, 1,077.81 and 285.57 is: 428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.44 : 1,077.81 = 285.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.44/1,077.81 = 285.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.44x = 1,077.81 × 285.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.44x = 307,790.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,790.20/718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.41

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