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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.96, 1,074.22 and 283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.96, 1,074.22 and 283.24 is: 424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.96 : 1,074.22 = 283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.96/1,074.22 = 283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.96x = 1,074.22 × 283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.96x = 304,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,262.07/715.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.97

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