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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.93, 1,072.44 and 282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.93, 1,072.44 and 282.39 is: 423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.93 : 1,072.44 = 282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.93/1,072.44 = 282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.93x = 1,072.44 × 282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.93x = 302,846.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,846.33/714.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.60

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