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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.14, 1,074.36 and 277.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.14, 1,074.36 and 277.39 is: 416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.14 : 1,074.36 = 277.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.14/1,074.36 = 277.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.14x = 1,074.36 × 277.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.14x = 298,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,016.72/716.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.14

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