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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.42, 1,074.88 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.42, 1,074.88 and 283.34 is: 425.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.42 : 1,074.88 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.42/1,074.88 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.42x = 1,074.88 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.42x = 304,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,556.50/716.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.11

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