Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717, 1,075.50 and 284.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 717, 1,075.50 and 284.46 is: 426.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717 : 1,075.50 = 284.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717/1,075.50 = 284.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717x = 1,075.50 × 284.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717x = 305,936.73 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,936.73/717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426.69
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