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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.02, 1,068.21 and 279.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.02, 1,068.21 and 279.21 is: 418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.02 : 1,068.21 = 279.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.02/1,068.21 = 279.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.02x = 1,068.21 × 279.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.02x = 298,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,254.91/712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.89

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