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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.03, 1,071.24 and 275.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.03, 1,071.24 and 275.41 is: 413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.03 : 1,071.24 = 275.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.03/1,071.24 = 275.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.03x = 1,071.24 × 275.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.03x = 295,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,030.21/714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.19

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