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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.52, 1,072.02 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.52, 1,072.02 and 281.68 is: 422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.52 : 1,072.02 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.52/1,072.02 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.52x = 1,072.02 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.52x = 301,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,966.59/714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.61

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