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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.24, 1,072.98 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.24, 1,072.98 and 282.40 is: 423.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.24 : 1,072.98 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.24/1,072.98 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.24x = 1,072.98 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.24x = 303,009.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,009.55/715.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.65

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