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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.45, 1,077.80 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.45, 1,077.80 and 285.64 is: 428.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.45 : 1,077.80 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.45/1,077.80 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.45x = 1,077.80 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.45x = 307,862.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,862.79/718.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.51

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