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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.81, 1,078.82 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.81, 1,078.82 and 286.27 is: 429.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.81 : 1,078.82 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.81/1,078.82 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.81x = 1,078.82 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.81x = 308,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,833.80/718.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.65

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