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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.23, 1,074.48 and 283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.23, 1,074.48 and 283.39 is: 425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.23 : 1,074.48 = 283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.23/1,074.48 = 283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.23x = 1,074.48 × 283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.23x = 304,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,496.89/716.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.14

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