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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 1,077.62 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 1,077.62 and 285.96 is: 428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 1,077.62 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/1,077.62 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 1,077.62 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 308,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,156.22/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.64

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