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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.85, 1,075.96 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.85, 1,075.96 and 284.50 is: 426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.85 : 1,075.96 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.85/1,075.96 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.85x = 1,075.96 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.85x = 306,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,110.62/717.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.43

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