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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.90, 1,071.32 and 281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.90, 1,071.32 and 281.06 is: 421.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.90 : 1,071.32 = 281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.90/1,071.32 = 281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.90x = 1,071.32 × 281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.90x = 301,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,105.20/713.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.78

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