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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.09, 1,074.65 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.09, 1,074.65 and 283.23 is: 425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.09 : 1,074.65 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.09/1,074.65 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.09x = 1,074.65 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.09x = 304,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,371.70/716.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.05

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