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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.68, 1,075.07 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.68, 1,075.07 and 284.14 is: 426.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.68 : 1,075.07 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.68/1,075.07 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.68x = 1,075.07 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.68x = 305,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,470.39/716.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.23

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