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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.85, 1,074.81 and 278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.85, 1,074.81 and 278.10 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.85 : 1,074.81 = 278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.85/1,074.81 = 278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.85x = 1,074.81 × 278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.85x = 298,904.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,904.66/716.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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