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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.75, 1,072.58 and 281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.75, 1,072.58 and 281.93 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.75 : 1,072.58 = 281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.75/1,072.58 = 281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.75x = 1,072.58 × 281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.75x = 302,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,385.71/714.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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