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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.25, 1,076.21 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.25, 1,076.21 and 284.29 is: 426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.25 : 1,076.21 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.25/1,076.21 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.25x = 1,076.21 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.25x = 305,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,955.74/717.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.57

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