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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.13, 1,074.97 and 284.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.13, 1,074.97 and 284.05 is: 425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.13 : 1,074.97 = 284.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.13/1,074.97 = 284.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.13x = 1,074.97 × 284.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.13x = 305,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,345.23/717.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.79

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