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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.21, 1,070.70 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.21, 1,070.70 and 281.28 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.21 : 1,070.70 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.21/1,070.70 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.21x = 1,070.70 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.21x = 301,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,166.50/714.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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