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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.60, 1,074.26 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.60, 1,074.26 and 283.46 is: 424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.60 : 1,074.26 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.60/1,074.26 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.60x = 1,074.26 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.60x = 304,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,509.74/716.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.94

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