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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.08, 1,071.56 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.08, 1,071.56 and 281.28 is: 422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.08 : 1,071.56 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.08/1,071.56 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.08x = 1,071.56 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.08x = 301,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,408.40/714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.09

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