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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.64, 1,076.82 and 285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.64, 1,076.82 and 285.10 is: 427.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.64 : 1,076.82 = 285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.64/1,076.82 = 285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.64x = 1,076.82 × 285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.64x = 307,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,001.38/717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.79

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