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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.65, 1,071.35 and 276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.65, 1,071.35 and 276.20 is: 414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.65 : 1,071.35 = 276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.65/1,071.35 = 276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.65x = 1,071.35 × 276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.65x = 295,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,910.90/714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.07

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