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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.38, 1,073.85 and 283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.38, 1,073.85 and 283.21 is: 424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.38 : 1,073.85 = 283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.38/1,073.85 = 283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.38x = 1,073.85 × 283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.38x = 304,125.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,125.06/716.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.53

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