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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.68, 1,074.06 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.68, 1,074.06 and 283.14 is: 424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.68 : 1,074.06 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.68/1,074.06 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.68x = 1,074.06 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.68x = 304,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,109.35/715.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.92

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