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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.90, 1,074.98 and 278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.90, 1,074.98 and 278.27 is: 417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.90 : 1,074.98 = 278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.90/1,074.98 = 278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.90x = 1,074.98 × 278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.90x = 299,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,140.36/716.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.27

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