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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 1,075.12 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 1,075.12 and 283.64 is: 425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 1,075.12 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/1,075.12 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 1,075.12 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 304,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,947.04/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.52

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