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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.85, 1,070.13 and 281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.85, 1,070.13 and 281.31 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.85 : 1,070.13 = 281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.85/1,070.13 = 281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.85x = 1,070.13 × 281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.85x = 301,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,038.27/713.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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