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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.60, 1,076.85 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.60, 1,076.85 and 284.76 is: 427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.60 : 1,076.85 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.60/1,076.85 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.60x = 1,076.85 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.60x = 306,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,643.81/717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.32

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