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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.52, 1,076.46 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.52, 1,076.46 and 284.80 is: 427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.52 : 1,076.46 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.52/1,076.46 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.52x = 1,076.46 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.52x = 306,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,575.81/717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.27

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