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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.75, 1,077.24 and 285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.75, 1,077.24 and 285.21 is: 428.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.75 : 1,077.24 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.75/1,077.24 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.75x = 1,077.24 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.75x = 307,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,239.62/717.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.06

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