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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.08, 1,072.68 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.08, 1,072.68 and 282.28 is: 423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.08 : 1,072.68 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.08/1,072.68 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.08x = 1,072.68 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.08x = 302,796.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,796.11/715.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.44

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