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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.96, 1,068.06 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.96, 1,068.06 and 273.12 is: 409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.96 : 1,068.06 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.96/1,068.06 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.96x = 1,068.06 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.96x = 291,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,708.55/711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.73

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