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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.68, 1,076.66 and 285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.68, 1,076.66 and 285.14 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.68 : 1,076.66 = 285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.68/1,076.66 = 285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.68x = 1,076.66 × 285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.68x = 306,997.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,997.41/717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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