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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.26, 1,072.56 and 282.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.26, 1,072.56 and 282.31 is: 423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.26 : 1,072.56 = 282.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.26/1,072.56 = 282.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.26x = 1,072.56 × 282.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.26x = 302,794.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,794.41/715.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.33

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