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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.81, 1,072.62 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.81, 1,072.62 and 303.92 is: 456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.81 : 1,072.62 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.81/1,072.62 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.81x = 1,072.62 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.81x = 325,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,985.31/714.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.04

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