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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.47, 1,077.71 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.47, 1,077.71 and 285.62 is: 428.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.47 : 1,077.71 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.47/1,077.71 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.47x = 1,077.71 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.47x = 307,816.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,816.80/718.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.43

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