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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.84, 1,080.15 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.84, 1,080.15 and 394.44 is: 592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.84 : 1,080.15 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.84/1,080.15 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.84x = 1,080.15 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.84x = 426,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,054.37/718.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.70

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