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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.04, 1,072.63 and 282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.04, 1,072.63 and 282.09 is: 423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.04 : 1,072.63 = 282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.04/1,072.63 = 282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.04x = 1,072.63 × 282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.04x = 302,580.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,580.98/715.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.17

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