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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.96, 1,071.90 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.96, 1,071.90 and 281.88 is: 422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.96 : 1,071.90 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.96/1,071.90 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.96x = 1,071.90 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.96x = 302,147.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,147.17/714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.61

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