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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.12, 1,075.77 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.12, 1,075.77 and 284.04 is: 426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.12 : 1,075.77 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.12/1,075.77 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.12x = 1,075.77 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.12x = 305,561.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,561.71/717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.10

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