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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.01, 1,068.02 and 278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.01, 1,068.02 and 278.86 is: 418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.01 : 1,068.02 = 278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.01/1,068.02 = 278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.01x = 1,068.02 × 278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.01x = 297,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,827.04/712.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.29

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