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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.98, 1,073.46 and 282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.98, 1,073.46 and 282.78 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.98 : 1,073.46 = 282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.98/1,073.46 = 282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.98x = 1,073.46 × 282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.98x = 303,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,553.02/715.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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