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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.36, 1,071.39 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.36, 1,071.39 and 281.46 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.36 : 1,071.39 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.36/1,071.39 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.36x = 1,071.39 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.36x = 301,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,553.43/714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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