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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.40, 1,072.30 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.40, 1,072.30 and 282.24 is: 423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.40 : 1,072.30 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.40/1,072.30 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.40x = 1,072.30 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.40x = 302,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,645.95/715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.04

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