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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.54, 1,076.72 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.54, 1,076.72 and 285 is: 427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.54 : 1,076.72 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.54/1,076.72 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.54x = 1,076.72 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.54x = 306,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,863.78/717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.66

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