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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.01, 1,074.62 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.01, 1,074.62 and 283.47 is: 425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.01 : 1,074.62 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.01/1,074.62 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.01x = 1,074.62 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.01x = 304,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,622.53/716.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.44

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