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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.84, 1,072.26 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.84, 1,072.26 and 303.96 is: 455.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.84 : 1,072.26 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.84/1,072.26 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.84x = 1,072.26 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.84x = 325,924.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,924.15/714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.94

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