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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.63, 1,072.82 and 283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.63, 1,072.82 and 283.09 is: 424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.63 : 1,072.82 = 283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.63/1,072.82 = 283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.63x = 1,072.82 × 283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.63x = 303,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,703.20/715.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.39

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