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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.88, 1,072.22 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.88, 1,072.22 and 303.94 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.88 : 1,072.22 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.88/1,072.22 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.88x = 1,072.22 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.88x = 325,890.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,890.55/714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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