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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.74, 1,076.74 and 284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.74, 1,076.74 and 284.90 is: 427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.74 : 1,076.74 = 284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.74/1,076.74 = 284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.74x = 1,076.74 × 284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.74x = 306,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,763.23/717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.40

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