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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.95, 1,072.49 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.95, 1,072.49 and 282 is: 423.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.95 : 1,072.49 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.95/1,072.49 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.95x = 1,072.49 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.95x = 302,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,440.77/714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.03

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