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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.95, 1,077.96 and 394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.95, 1,077.96 and 394.23 is: 591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.95 : 1,077.96 = 394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.95/1,077.96 = 394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.95x = 1,077.96 × 394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.95x = 424,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,964.17/718.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.09

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