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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.07, 1,074.65 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.07, 1,074.65 and 283.26 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.07 : 1,074.65 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.07/1,074.65 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.07x = 1,074.65 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.07x = 304,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,403.94/716.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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