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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.60, 1,072.76 and 282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.60, 1,072.76 and 282.64 is: 423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.60 : 1,072.76 = 282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.60/1,072.76 = 282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.60x = 1,072.76 × 282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.60x = 303,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,204.89/715.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.71

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