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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.70, 1,074.86 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.70, 1,074.86 and 283.86 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.70 : 1,074.86 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.70/1,074.86 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.70x = 1,074.86 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.70x = 305,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,109.76/716.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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