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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.08, 1,068.24 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.08, 1,068.24 and 279.24 is: 418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.08 : 1,068.24 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.08/1,068.24 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.08x = 1,068.24 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.08x = 298,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,295.34/712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.91

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