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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.72, 1,076.55 and 393.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.72, 1,076.55 and 393.37 is: 589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.72 : 1,076.55 = 393.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.72/1,076.55 = 393.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.72x = 1,076.55 × 393.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.72x = 423,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,482.47/718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.22

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