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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.76, 1,070.74 and 302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.76, 1,070.74 and 302.78 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.76 : 1,070.74 = 302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.76/1,070.74 = 302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.76x = 1,070.74 × 302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.76x = 324,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,201.71/713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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