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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.40, 1,070.80 and 281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.40, 1,070.80 and 281.24 is: 421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.40 : 1,070.80 = 281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.40/1,070.80 = 281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.40x = 1,070.80 × 281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.40x = 301,151.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,151.79/714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.55

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