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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.89, 1,072.78 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.89, 1,072.78 and 304.02 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.89 : 1,072.78 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.89/1,072.78 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.89x = 1,072.78 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.89x = 326,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,145.82/714.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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