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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.98, 1,072.88 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.98, 1,072.88 and 282.44 is: 423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.98 : 1,072.88 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.98/1,072.88 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.98x = 1,072.88 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.98x = 303,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,024.23/714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.82

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