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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.35, 1,071.07 and 275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.35, 1,071.07 and 275.60 is: 413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.35 : 1,071.07 = 275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.35/1,071.07 = 275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.35x = 1,071.07 × 275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.35x = 295,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,180.85/714.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.22

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