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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.84, 1,071.60 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.84, 1,071.60 and 281.90 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.84 : 1,071.60 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.84/1,071.60 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.84x = 1,071.60 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.84x = 302,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,084.04/714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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