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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 1,073.60 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 1,073.60 and 283.04 is: 424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 1,073.60 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/1,073.60 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 1,073.60 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 303,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,871.74/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.31

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