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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.22, 1,071.06 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.22, 1,071.06 and 303.55 is: 455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.22 : 1,071.06 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.22/1,071.06 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.22x = 1,071.06 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.22x = 325,116.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,116.45/714.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.21

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