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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.82, 1,078.74 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.82, 1,078.74 and 286.07 is: 429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.82 : 1,078.74 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.82/1,078.74 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.82x = 1,078.74 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.82x = 308,595.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,595.15/718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.31

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