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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.17, 1,068.28 and 218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.17, 1,068.28 and 218.59 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.17 : 1,068.28 = 218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.17/1,068.28 = 218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.17x = 1,068.28 × 218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.17x = 233,514.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,514.23/712.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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