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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.64, 1,071.08 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.64, 1,071.08 and 281.68 is: 422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.64 : 1,071.08 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.64/1,071.08 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.64x = 1,071.08 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.64x = 301,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,701.81/714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.17

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