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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.15, 1,073.61 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.15, 1,073.61 and 283.07 is: 424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.15 : 1,073.61 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.15/1,073.61 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.15x = 1,073.61 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.15x = 303,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,901.41/716.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.36

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