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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.42, 1,073.37 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.42, 1,073.37 and 282.34 is: 423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.42 : 1,073.37 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.42/1,073.37 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.42x = 1,073.37 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.42x = 303,055.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,055.29/715.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.60

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