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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.56, 1,077.72 and 285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.56, 1,077.72 and 285.72 is: 428.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.56 : 1,077.72 = 285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.56/1,077.72 = 285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.56x = 1,077.72 × 285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.56x = 307,926.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,926.16/718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.53

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