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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 1,072.20 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 1,072.20 and 282.08 is: 423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 1,072.20 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/1,072.20 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 1,072.20 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 302,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,446.18/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.26

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