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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.97, 1,076.96 and 285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.97, 1,076.96 and 285.13 is: 427.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.97 : 1,076.96 = 285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.97/1,076.96 = 285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.97x = 1,076.96 × 285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.97x = 307,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,067.51/717.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.69

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