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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.56, 1,076.34 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.56, 1,076.34 and 284.72 is: 427.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.56 : 1,076.34 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.56/1,076.34 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.56x = 1,076.34 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.56x = 306,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,455.52/717.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.08

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