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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.71, 1,078.05 and 393.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.71, 1,078.05 and 393.90 is: 590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.71 : 1,078.05 = 393.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.71/1,078.05 = 393.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.71x = 1,078.05 × 393.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.71x = 424,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,643.90/718.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.84

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