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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.18, 1,071.81 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.18, 1,071.81 and 281.64 is: 422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.18 : 1,071.81 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.18/1,071.81 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.18x = 1,071.81 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.18x = 301,864.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,864.57/714.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.67

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