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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.92, 1,071.84 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.92, 1,071.84 and 303.72 is: 455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.92 : 1,071.84 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.92/1,071.84 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.92x = 1,071.84 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.92x = 325,539.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,539.24/714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.35

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