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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.08, 1,071.09 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.08, 1,071.09 and 281.22 is: 421.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.08 : 1,071.09 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.08/1,071.09 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.08x = 1,071.09 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.08x = 301,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,211.93/714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.82

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