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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.88, 1,072.92 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.88, 1,072.92 and 282.34 is: 423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.88 : 1,072.92 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.88/1,072.92 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.88x = 1,072.92 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.88x = 302,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,928.23/714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.75

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