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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.21, 1,075.41 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.21, 1,075.41 and 283.86 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.21 : 1,075.41 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.21/1,075.41 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.21x = 1,075.41 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.21x = 305,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,265.88/717.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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