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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.02, 1,074.08 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.02, 1,074.08 and 283.08 is: 424.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.02 : 1,074.08 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.02/1,074.08 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.02x = 1,074.08 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.02x = 304,050.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,050.57/716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.64

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