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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.15, 1,067.81 and 278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.15, 1,067.81 and 278.80 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.15 : 1,067.81 = 278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.15/1,067.81 = 278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.15x = 1,067.81 × 278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.15x = 297,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,701.36/712.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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