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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.91, 1,078.37 and 286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.91, 1,078.37 and 286.06 is: 429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.91 : 1,078.37 = 286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.91/1,078.37 = 286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.91x = 1,078.37 × 286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.91x = 308,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,478.52/718.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.09

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