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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.40, 1,067.91 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.40, 1,067.91 and 273.32 is: 409.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.40 : 1,067.91 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.40/1,067.91 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.40x = 1,067.91 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.40x = 291,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,875.82/712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.71

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