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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.38, 1,075.98 and 284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.38, 1,075.98 and 284.12 is: 426.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.38 : 1,075.98 = 284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.38/1,075.98 = 284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.38x = 1,075.98 × 284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.38x = 305,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,707.44/717.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.14

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