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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.81, 1,075.58 and 284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.81, 1,075.58 and 284.33 is: 426.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.81 : 1,075.58 = 284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.81/1,075.58 = 284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.81x = 1,075.58 × 284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.81x = 305,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,818.24/716.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.64

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