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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 1,071.45 and 281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 1,071.45 and 281.15 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 1,071.45 = 281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/1,071.45 = 281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 1,071.45 × 281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 301,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,232.81/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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