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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.09, 1,074.25 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.09, 1,074.25 and 277.32 is: 416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.09 : 1,074.25 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.09/1,074.25 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.09x = 1,074.25 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.09x = 297,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,911.01/716.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.02

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