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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.65, 1,074.35 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.65, 1,074.35 and 278.20 is: 417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.65 : 1,074.35 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.65/1,074.35 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.65x = 1,074.35 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.65x = 298,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,884.17/716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.06

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