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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.17, 1,068 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.17, 1,068 and 273.32 is: 409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.17 : 1,068 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.17/1,068 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.17x = 1,068 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.17x = 291,900.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,900.42/712.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.87

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