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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.20, 1,075.08 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.20, 1,075.08 and 284.24 is: 426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.20 : 1,075.08 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.20/1,075.08 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.20x = 1,075.08 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.20x = 305,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,580.74/717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.07

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