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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 1,073.46 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 1,073.46 and 282.96 is: 424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 1,073.46 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/1,073.46 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 1,073.46 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 303,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,746.24/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.20

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