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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.42, 1,076.38 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.42, 1,076.38 and 284.34 is: 426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.42 : 1,076.38 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.42/1,076.38 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.42x = 1,076.38 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.42x = 306,057.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,057.89/717.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.61

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