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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.26, 1,075 and 283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.26, 1,075 and 283.72 is: 425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.26 : 1,075 = 283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.26/1,075 = 283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.26x = 1,075 × 283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.26x = 304,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,999.00/716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.82

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