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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.32, 1,073.44 and 282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.32, 1,073.44 and 282.50 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.32 : 1,073.44 = 282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.32/1,073.44 = 282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.32x = 1,073.44 × 282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.32x = 303,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,246.80/715.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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