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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.79, 1,071.23 and 303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.79, 1,071.23 and 303.82 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.79 : 1,071.23 = 303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.79/1,071.23 = 303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.79x = 1,071.23 × 303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.79x = 325,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,456.90/714.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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