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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.48, 1,076.16 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.48, 1,076.16 and 284.52 is: 426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.48 : 1,076.16 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.48/1,076.16 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.48x = 1,076.16 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.48x = 306,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,189.04/717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.76

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