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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.72, 1,073.40 and 282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.72, 1,073.40 and 282.64 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.72 : 1,073.40 = 282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.72/1,073.40 = 282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.72x = 1,073.40 × 282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.72x = 303,385.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,385.78/715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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