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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.94, 1,075.23 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.94, 1,075.23 and 278.04 is: 416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.94 : 1,075.23 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.94/1,075.23 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.94x = 1,075.23 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.94x = 298,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,956.95/716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.99

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