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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.26, 1,074.39 and 283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.26, 1,074.39 and 283.54 is: 425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.26 : 1,074.39 = 283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.26/1,074.39 = 283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.26x = 1,074.39 × 283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.26x = 304,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,632.54/716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.31

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