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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.84, 1,067.92 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.84, 1,067.92 and 279.04 is: 418.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.84 : 1,067.92 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.84/1,067.92 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.84x = 1,067.92 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.84x = 297,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,992.40/711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.62

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