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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.84, 1,070.92 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.84, 1,070.92 and 281.04 is: 421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.84 : 1,070.92 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.84/1,070.92 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.84x = 1,070.92 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.84x = 300,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,971.36/713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.62

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