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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.98, 1,071.38 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.98, 1,071.38 and 281.44 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.98 : 1,071.38 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.98/1,071.38 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.98x = 1,071.38 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.98x = 301,529.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,529.19/713.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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