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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.40, 1,075.92 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.40, 1,075.92 and 284.23 is: 426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.40 : 1,075.92 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.40/1,075.92 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.40x = 1,075.92 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.40x = 305,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,808.74/717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.27

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