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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.71, 1,070.77 and 281.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.71, 1,070.77 and 281.17 is: 421.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.71 : 1,070.77 = 281.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.71/1,070.77 = 281.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.71x = 1,070.77 × 281.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.71x = 301,069.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,069.56/713.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.84

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