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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.50, 1,072.50 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.50, 1,072.50 and 303.80 is: 456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.50 : 1,072.50 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.50/1,072.50 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.50x = 1,072.50 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.50x = 325,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,825.50/714.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.02

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