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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.92, 1,072.30 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.92, 1,072.30 and 281.96 is: 422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.92 : 1,072.30 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.92/1,072.30 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.92x = 1,072.30 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.92x = 302,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,345.71/714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.91

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