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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.53, 1,072.19 and 281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.53, 1,072.19 and 281.99 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.53 : 1,072.19 = 281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.53/1,072.19 = 281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.53x = 1,072.19 × 281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.53x = 302,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,341.50/714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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