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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.16, 1,072.90 and 282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.16, 1,072.90 and 282.36 is: 423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.16 : 1,072.90 = 282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.16/1,072.90 = 282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.16x = 1,072.90 × 282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.16x = 302,944.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,944.04/715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.60

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