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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 1,072.44 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 1,072.44 and 281.88 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 1,072.44 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/1,072.44 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 1,072.44 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 302,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,299.39/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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