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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.02, 1,073.94 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.02, 1,073.94 and 283.48 is: 425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.02 : 1,073.94 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.02/1,073.94 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.02x = 1,073.94 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.02x = 304,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,440.51/716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.18

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