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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.17, 1,067.63 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.17, 1,067.63 and 279 is: 418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.17 : 1,067.63 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.17/1,067.63 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.17x = 1,067.63 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.17x = 297,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,867.38/712.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.25

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