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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.26, 1,073.50 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.26, 1,073.50 and 282.72 is: 424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.26 : 1,073.50 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.26/1,073.50 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.26x = 1,073.50 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.26x = 303,499.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,499.92/715.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.32

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