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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.53, 1,076.69 and 284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.53, 1,076.69 and 284.99 is: 427.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.53 : 1,076.69 = 284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.53/1,076.69 = 284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.53x = 1,076.69 × 284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.53x = 306,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,845.88/717.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.64

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