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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.73, 1,078.50 and 285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.73, 1,078.50 and 285.92 is: 429.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.73 : 1,078.50 = 285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.73/1,078.50 = 285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.73x = 1,078.50 × 285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.73x = 308,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,364.72/718.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.04

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