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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.10, 1,063.58 and 281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.10, 1,063.58 and 281.21 is: 421.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.10 : 1,063.58 = 281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.10/1,063.58 = 281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.10x = 1,063.58 × 281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.10x = 299,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,090.58/709.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.79

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