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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.63, 1,072.01 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.63, 1,072.01 and 298.08 is: 447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.63 : 1,072.01 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.63/1,072.01 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.63x = 1,072.01 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.63x = 319,543.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,543.25/714.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.15

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