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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.08, 1,071.38 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.08, 1,071.38 and 281.52 is: 422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.08 : 1,071.38 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.08/1,071.38 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.08x = 1,071.38 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.08x = 301,614.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,614.90/714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.38

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