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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 1,071.17 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 1,071.17 and 303.75 is: 455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 1,071.17 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/1,071.17 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 1,071.17 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 325,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,366.37/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.24

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