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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.10, 1,073.13 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.10, 1,073.13 and 282.75 is: 423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.10 : 1,073.13 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.10/1,073.13 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.10x = 1,073.13 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.10x = 303,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,427.51/716.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.72

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