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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.05, 1,068.18 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.05, 1,068.18 and 273.29 is: 409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.05 : 1,068.18 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.05/1,068.18 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.05x = 1,068.18 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.05x = 291,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,917.57/712.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.97

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