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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.58, 1,074.87 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.58, 1,074.87 and 283.74 is: 425.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.58 : 1,074.87 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.58/1,074.87 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.58x = 1,074.87 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.58x = 304,983.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,983.61/716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.61

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