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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.77, 1,073.25 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.77, 1,073.25 and 282.42 is: 423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.77 : 1,073.25 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.77/1,073.25 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.77x = 1,073.25 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.77x = 303,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,110.65/715.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.47

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