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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.61, 1,077.92 and 285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.61, 1,077.92 and 285.75 is: 428.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.61 : 1,077.92 = 285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.61/1,077.92 = 285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.61x = 1,077.92 × 285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.61x = 308,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,014.21/718.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.63

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