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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.09, 1,071.30 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.09, 1,071.30 and 281.25 is: 421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.09 : 1,071.30 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.09/1,071.30 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.09x = 1,071.30 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.09x = 301,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,303.13/714.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.94

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