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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.72, 1,076.96 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.72, 1,076.96 and 285.68 is: 428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.72 : 1,076.96 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.72/1,076.96 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.72x = 1,076.96 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.72x = 307,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,665.93/718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.07

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