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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.62, 1,071.72 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.62, 1,071.72 and 275.84 is: 413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.62 : 1,071.72 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.62/1,071.72 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.62x = 1,071.72 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.62x = 295,621.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,621.91/714.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.68

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