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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.02, 1,067.62 and 278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.02, 1,067.62 and 278.68 is: 417.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.02 : 1,067.62 = 278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.02/1,067.62 = 278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.02x = 1,067.62 × 278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.02x = 297,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,524.34/712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.86

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