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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.11, 1,074.18 and 283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.11, 1,074.18 and 283.25 is: 424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.11 : 1,074.18 = 283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.11/1,074.18 = 283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.11x = 1,074.18 × 283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.11x = 304,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,261.49/716.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.88

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