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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.60, 1,078.26 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.60, 1,078.26 and 394.12 is: 591.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.60 : 1,078.26 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.60/1,078.26 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.60x = 1,078.26 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.60x = 424,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,963.83/718.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.38

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