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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.41, 1,074.61 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.41, 1,074.61 and 283.56 is: 425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.41 : 1,074.61 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.41/1,074.61 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.41x = 1,074.61 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.41x = 304,716.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,716.41/716.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.34

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