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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.39, 1,075.17 and 283.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.39, 1,075.17 and 283.85 is: 426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.39 : 1,075.17 = 283.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.39/1,075.17 = 283.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.39x = 1,075.17 × 283.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.39x = 305,187.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,187.00/716.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.01

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