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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.88, 1,077.84 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.88, 1,077.84 and 285.66 is: 428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.88 : 1,077.84 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.88/1,077.84 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.88x = 1,077.84 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.88x = 307,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,895.77/718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.30

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